PRINCIPAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Weatherford; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Oil and Gas industry is looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer in Houston. This role requires expertise in circuit design, leadership in engineering projects, and a strong background in the principles of electrical engineering. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience creating efficient designs and leading multi-disciplinary teams in innovative environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years related experience.
• Experience in digital, power, and analog circuit designs.
• Proven track record in developing new downhole electronics.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of electronics for rotary steerable drilling systems.
• Direct work of engineering and technical staff as needed.
• Prototyping, testing, and detailed design responsibilities.

Skills

Circuit Design

Troubleshooting

Firmware Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Master’s degree in electrical engineering

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Job Description

This role will lead the development of electronics for rotary steerable drilling systems and other downhole technologies. The candidate should have experience in the design of digital, power, and analog circuit designs, and a solid understanding of electrical circuit theory. Downhole tool (MLWD and/or wireline) circuit design experience is preferred. Experience developing firmware is also preferred. This role will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to execute challenging engineering projects and delivering to plan. This role requires a candidate that is able to produce creative and efficient designs to meet product requirements and take ownership of the performance and reliability of those designs.

Job Description

This role will lead the development of electronics for rotary steerable drilling systems and other downhole technologies. The candidate should have experience in the design of digital, power, and analog circuit designs, and a solid understanding of electrical circuit theory. Downhole tool (MLWD and/or wireline) circuit design experience is preferred. Experience developing firmware is also preferred. This role will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to execute challenging engineering projects and delivering to plan. This role requires a candidate that is able to produce creative and efficient designs to meet product requirements and take ownership of the performance and reliability of those designs.

Responsibilities

• Requirements definition
• Project planning
• Conceptual and detailed design
• Prototyping and testing
• Troubleshooting
• Failure analysis
• Product documentation
• Directing the work of other engineering and technical staff may be required
  
  

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 8+ years related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
• Master’s degree in electrical engineering preferred
• Experience in the design of digital, power, and analog circuit designs, and a solid understanding of electrical circuit theory
• Downhole tool (RSS, M/LWD and/or wireline) circuit design experience preferred
• Experience developing firmware preferred
• A proven track record of developing new downhole electronics designs is preferred
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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