R&D Project Engineer: Oil & Gas Mechanical Design

Vallourec North America

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short//&

Profit Sharing: Up to 4%

401(k): Company match 4.5% with no v

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays: 10 days + 1 floating

Paid Vacation Time

Performance-Based Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Vallourec North America is seeking an R&D Project Engineer to design and technically support new mechanical products for drilling and completing oil & gas wells, including premium connections for tubing and casing. The role encompasses project management, connection design, FEA analysis, prototyping, testing, and developing product specifications.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, document results, and present technical findings.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering required.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in design or manufacturing with oilfield mechanical products.
Knowledge of drilling and completion operations is a plus.
Proficient in CAD, preferably SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

Project management: manage and document R&D projects.
Connection design: develop and document connection designs.
FEA analysis: perform and document FEA on designs.
Prototyping and testing: develop testing programs and evaluate results.
Develop product specifications.
Prepare technical presentations and papers for internal/external distribution.
Provide operational support to other departments in product commercialization activities.
Participate in professional and industrial organizations.