Project Engineer - Surface Pumping Units

Weatherford; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Weatherford is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to contribute technically to the development of Surface Pumping Unit products and to provide engineering support across product development, product line, customer services, and manufacturing.

You will lead assigned engineering projects, translate product specifications into manufacturable designs and drawings, and ensure time and quality targets are met through rigorous analysis, FEA, and validated testing.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of Engineering design and product development experience.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in PTC Creo modeling and drawings.
• Experience with API and international standards.
• At least 5 years with Artificial Lift systems, especially Sucker Rod lift systems.
• At least 6 years with Oilfield equipment design.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for development of new products and technology related to Surface Pumping units.
• Design components and sub-assemblies to comply with industry standards; manage electrical control system design.
• Lead feasibility studies, concept selection, and preliminary design progression.
• Participate in design reviews and perform FEA to identify high-stress areas.
• Provide design solutions to prevent premature failures; conduct lab tests and analyze data.
• Support field issues, manufacturing, sustaining projects, and disposition Non-Conformance Reports.
• Lead the PDM/PLM (PDM system) management for Surface Pumping Units.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, field, and engineering to develop robust, cost-effective designs.

Skills

8 years engineering design

API standards

6 years Creo modeling

bearing & gear design

structural analysis

Oilfield equipment design

Artificial Lift systems

Tools

PTC Creo

PTC Windchill

Job description

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this position would be responsible to contribute technically to the development of new products and to provide engineering support expertise to Weatherford’s Surface Pumping Unit products. The position is one of the main points of contact for the Product Development / Product Line groups and Customer Services team who determine the product requirements, as well as Manufacturing and their support team for making the products in line with the design parameters determined by Engineering. The role is measured by the successful leading of assigned engineering projects, and accurate interpretation of product specification into effective designs/drawings that can be used to manufacture the products against time and quality requirements.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the development of new products and technology related to Surface Pumping units involving all aspects of engineering from initial studies and concept development through to calculations, detailed design, Finite Element Analysis, prototype build and testing
• Design components and sub-assemblies for Surface Pumping units to make them comply with industry standards and specifications like OSHA, ISO, AS and API. Manage Electrical control system design to comply with various Electrical codes and certification standards
• Contribute to the evolution of new concepts for engineering solutions. Evaluate the feasibility of concepts using the engineering domain and technical knowledge. Perform feasibility studies and select a few suitable engineering concepts based on the results to obtain approval of the concepts to progress into preliminary design stage
• Participate in design review of initial concepts to identify the best possible trade-off design and suggest design optimization for existing products. Conduct computer based Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of different components of Pumping Units and identify areas with high stress concentration and validate them
• Provide design solutions to eliminate premature failures. Conduct various lab tests to gather baseline data, analyze the data and interpret useful information from each result
• Provide technical support for the Surface pumping unit product lines including technical solutions to field issues, manufacturing support, sustaining projects and other related engineering activities. Perform root cause analysis of field failures. Use performance tracking systems to investigate and disposition Non-Conformance Reports
• Lead the PDM system management of Surface Pumping Units
• Interface with manufacturing/production department, field and engineering representatives to develop robust, transparent and cost-effective designs. Suggest template modification and manufacturing modifications based on lean engineering concepts

Essential Skills and Education

• At least 8 years of Engineering design and product development experience
• Experience working with various API and other international standards
• Minimum 6 years of experience in PTC Creo modeling and drawings
• Experience in bearing selection, gear design and lubrication design
• Detailed knowledge of fabrication processes, welding and machining processes
• Detailed knowledge of structural design and analysis
• At least 5 years of experience with Artificial Lift systems, especially Sucker Rod lift systems
• At least 6 years of experience with Oilfield equipment design

Desirable

• Experience in a fabrication environment
• Experience working in field operations providing failure analysis, technical support or field trials
• Proficiency in welded component design
• Proficiency in structural design and analysis
• Proficiency in using PTC Windchill/PDM system
• Familiarity with API / EN machinery directives/ Canadian electric code
• Multi-lingual

About Us

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world‑class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.

Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, world‑class team.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

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Weatherford is producing energy for today and tomorrow- with global opportunities as unlimited as your sense of adventure. Join us to make an impact on our customers, the industry, and the world.

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.