Principal Mechanical Engineer, Lower Completions

bakerhughes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes in Houston, TX is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Engineer - Lower Completions to lead design and analysis for lower completion tools worldwide.

You will develop new products, support existing lines, perform stress analyses, and participate in design reviews with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 10+ years in design or sustaining engineering, hands-on CAD with SolidWorks, and the ability to work independently in a lab and field

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/engineering technology.
• 10+ years of experience in design engineering or sustaining engineering.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• 3D CAD software experience SolidWorks.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs regularly and work in a test lab facility.

Responsibilities

• Executing engineering responsibilities for new, modified, and existing Lower Completions products including ICDs, Sand Control Screens, Sand Control Packers and MST Systems and tools, and Barrier Valves.
• Performing design activities, including 3D CAD design, layouts, calculations, manufacturing drawings, tolerances studies
• Performing component and system analysis, identifying stress levels, design solutions, and technical risks
• Conducting product design reviews to iterate and improve product designs through continual collaboration
• Designing qualification testing fixtures and composing detailed test procedures
• Conducting and assisting in the assembly and lab testing of prototypes
• Drafting technical manual documentation of new products with review and approval of supervisor
• Providing technical assistance to worldwide field operations and plant personnel for new and existing products
• Assisting in project planning, creating development time and cost estimates.
• Managing the various design stages from concept development through product validation

Skills

Design engineering

Sustaining engineering

Independent work

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/engineering technology

Tools

SolidWorks

Teamcenter PLM

FEA

Job description

Baker Hughes in Houston, TX is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Engineer - Lower Completions to lead design and analysis for lower completion tools worldwide.

You will develop new products, support existing lines, perform stress analyses, and participate in design reviews with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 10+ years in design or sustaining engineering, hands-on CAD with SolidWorks, and the ability to work independently in a lab and field