Senior 2 Engineer, Product Valves Technology

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

Job summary

TechnipFMC plc in Houston seeks a seasoned mechanical engineer to design subsea choke and valve products, perform analyses, and drive new product development. You will work with Technical Authorities and cross-functional teams to ensure quality and compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

The role requires 5–10 years of choke experience, strong fundamentals in machine design and metallurgy, and familiarity with ASME/API codes and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree with 5–10 years of choke experience.
• Strong knowledge of machine design, fluid mechanics, vibration, strength of materials, and metallurgy.
• Familiar with ASME codes, API codes and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with engineering product databases and ERP systems.
• Good problem-solving and communication with suppliers and customers.
• Capable of independent work and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Execute engineering activities in line with company standards, project schedules, HSE requirements and design practices.
• Design subsea choke and valve products using engineering principles and industry standards.
• Collaborate with Technical Authorities and cross-functional teams on new product development and improvement initiatives.
• Perform calculations, tolerance analyses, design reviews and technical assessments using Mathcad and other tools.
• Define qualification strategies, test plans and validation programs to verify performance and compliance.
• Create 3D models, drawings, BOMs, and specifications per configuration management.
• Support manufacturing, testing, assembly and supplier activities to drive performance improvements.
• Lead engineering change activities including risk assessment and implementation.
• Present technical solutions and design decisions during reviews and forums.
• Provide technical guidance to stakeholders across functions.
• Drive continuous improvement through RCA, lessons learned, and Lean practices.
• Independently execute assignments and contribute to larger projects.
• Collaborate with global teams to deliver high-quality solutions meeting schedule, cost, and customer needs.

Skills

Machine design

Fluid mechanics

Vibration

Strength of materials

Metallurgy

ASME codes

API codes

Manufacturing processes

Problem solving

Communication with suppliers

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Mathcad

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

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Location: Houston, TX, US, 77044

Employment type: Employee

Place of work: Office

Offshore/Onshore: Onshore

TechnipFMC is committed to driving real change in the energy industry. Our ambition is to build a sustainable future through relentless innovation and global collaboration – and we want you to be part of it. You’ll be joining a culture that values curiosity, expertise, and ideas as well as equal opportunities, inclusion, and authenticity. Bring your unique energy to our team of more than 21,000 people worldwide, and discover a rewarding, fulfilling, and varied career that you can take in anywhere you want to go.

Job Purpose

Provides engineering solutions such as new product development, technical documentation, calculations and qualifications for Subsea Chokes, in accordance with TechnipFMC standards, procedures, processes, schedules, and budget, with a continuous concern for quality and customer success.

Job Description

• Execute engineering activities in compliance with company standards, project schedules, HSE requirements, and established design practices.
• Design innovative, reliable, and cost-effective subsea choke and valve products using sound engineering principles, analytical methods, and industry standards.
• Develop and mature product concepts in collaboration with Technical Authorities, Engineering Leads, and cross-functional teams for new product development and product improvement initiatives.
• Perform engineering calculations, tolerance analyses, design reviews, and technical assessments using Mathcad and other engineering tools.
• Define qualification strategies, test plans, and validation programs to verify product performance, reliability, and compliance requirements.
• Create and maintain 3D models, engineering drawings, bills of material, specifications, and technical documentation in accordance with configuration management requirements.
• Generate and review technical documentation supporting Tendering, Projects, Manufacturing, Aftermarket, Service, and customer needs throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support manufacturing, testing, assembly, and supplier activities by resolving technical issues and driving product performance improvements.
• Lead and support engineering change activities, including design evaluation, risk assessment, documentation, and implementation.
• Present technical solutions, design decisions, risks, and recommendations during design reviews and engineering forums.
• Provide technical guidance and engineering support to stakeholders across Project Management, Quality, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Service functions.
• Drive continuous improvement through Root Cause Analysis (RCA), lessons learned, design standardization, and Lean product development practices.
• Independently execute engineering assignments while contributing to larger product and technology development projects.
• Collaborate across global engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet schedule, cost, performance, and customer requirements.

You are meant for this job if:

• Relevant engineering degree with 5 to 10 years of experience working on chokes is strongly preferred.
• A thorough knowledge of machine design, fluid mechanics, vibration, strength of material, metallurgy, ASMY, API codes and manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering skills throughout the product life cycle
• Demonstrated proficiency working with Engineering product databases, business ERP systems, MS office applications
• Demonstration of Fundamental problem-solving skills that identify the most likely root cause(s)
• Proficient communication both verbally and written with suppliers and customers, internal and external
• Ability to design and generate creative mechanical solutions, translate concepts and information into images, apply design principles and solve practical problems
• Able to work responsibly without close supervision individually or in a team environment

Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. TechnipFMC promotes equal opportunities and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matter and we encourage you to add to our culture.

TechnipFMC respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.

Learn more about TechnipFMC and find other open positions by visiting our Career Page.

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