(R&D) Project Engineer

Vallourec North America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallourec North America, based in Houston, Texas, is hiring a Project Engineer to manage the design and development of mechanical products used in drilling and completing oil and gas wells. This role involves conducting FEA analyses, developing product specifications, and providing operational support.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and has 2-4 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in CAD software, particularly Solidworks, is required. Join us at Vallourec North America to ensure safety and innovation in our engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 2 - 4 years’ experience in design or manufacturing with oilfield mechanical products.
• Knowledgeable in Drilling and Completion operations.
• Experience with CAD, preferably Solidworks.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to pass applicable testing.

Responsibilities

• Manage and document Research and Development Projects.
• Develop and document connection designs.
• Perform FEA on connection designs.
• Develop testing programs and evaluate results.
• Develop product specifications.
• Author and present technical presentations.
• Support product commercialization activities.

Skills

Project Management

Connection Design

FEA Analysis

Prototyping and Evaluation Testing

Technical Presentations

Operational Support

Industry Participation

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD (Solidworks)

Job description

This Job Description applies tothe designingofand technical support ofnew mechanical products used for drilling and completing Oil & Gas wells (i.e.premium connections, including tubing and casing.) Safetyand Healthisan absolutepriority;thereforeit iseveryone’s responsibilitytostay diligent and followtheorganizationsrigorous safety standards.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

• Project Management: Project engineers may be assigned responsibilities for managing and documenting Research and Development Projects.
• Connection Design: Project engineers may be assigned responsibilities for developing and documenting connection designs.
• FEA Analysis: Project engineers may be assigned responsibilities for performing and documenting FEA on connection designs.
• Prototyping and Evaluation Testing: Project engineers may be assigned responsibilities for developing testing programs and for evaluating and documenting the test results.
• Product Specification: Project engineers may be assigned responsibilities for developing product specifications.
• Technical Presentations and Papers: Project engineers may be assigned responsibilities for authoring and presenting technical presentations and papers for internal and external distribution.
• Operational Support: Project engineers may be assigned responsibilities in support of other VAM USA departments. In general, the support will be in connection to product commercialization activities; however, other duties may be assigned asdeemednecessary by the Engineering Group Leader and/or R&D General Manager,
• Industry: Project engineers are encouraged toparticipatein professional and industrial organizations. Project engineers may be assigned responsibilities in support of companyobjectivesin these organizations.
• Other: Project engineers may be assigned other duties at the discretion of the Engineering Group Leader and/or R&D General Manager.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 2 - 4 years’ experience in design or manufacturing experience with oilfield mechanical products.
• Knowledgeable in Drilling and Completion operations andapplicationsa plus.
• Experience with CAD, preferablySolidworks.
• Ability to read, write and speak well in English andpossessstrong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand and execute instructions through strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to pass applicable testing asrequired.

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