Senior Engineer

Baker Hughes; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes in Houston, TX is seeking a Sr. Engineer – Lower Completions to design and support lower completion tools worldwide. You will execute engineering tasks, develop 3D CAD models, perform analyses, and participate in product validation and field support.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical engineering degree and 10+ years in design or sustaining engineering, with hands-on lab work and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering/engineering technology is required.
• 10+ years in design engineering or sustaining engineering.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 3D CAD software experience with SolidWorks.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs regularly in a test lab.

Responsibilities

• Execute engineering activities for new, modified, and existing Lower Completions products.
• Perform design activities including 3D CAD design, layouts, calculations, and drawings.
• Conduct component and system analyses to identify risks and solutions.
• Lead design reviews and collaborate to improve product designs.
• Design qualification testing fixtures and write detailed test procedures.
• Assist in assembly and lab testing of prototypes.
• Draft technical manuals for new products for supervisor review.
• Provide technical assistance to global field operations and plants.
• Assist in project planning with development time and cost estimates.
• Manage design stages from concept through validation.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Hands-on in lab

Lift up to 25 lbs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering/engineering technology

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Partnering with the Best

We are the leader in well construction and production tools. Our innovative physical and digital solutions improve efficiency, production, and increase reservoir value. Our Lower Completions Team partners with various product lines and customers worldwide to provide world class products and services to ensure the capacity and value of the client’s well is maximized to its full potential.

Partnering with the Best

We are the leader in well construction and production tools. Our innovative physical and digital solutions improve efficiency, production, and increase reservoir value. Our Lower Completions Team partners with various product lines and customers worldwide to provide world class products and services to ensure the capacity and value of the client’s well is maximized to its full potential.

Fueling Your Passion

Baker Hughes has an opening for a Sr. Engineer – Lower Completions in Houston, TX. The Lower Completions Engineering group provides product design and technical support for our lower completion product line equipment worldwide. The Sr. Engineer is to assist the Wellbore Construction group in the development of new products, provide support for the existing products, and respond to operations/customer feasibility work.

As a Sr. Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Executing a variety of engineering responsibilities for new, modified, and existing Lower Completions products that include 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 compose 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

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Have bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering/engineering technology
• Have 10+ Years in design engineering or sustaining engineering
• Have ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Have verbal and written communication skills
• Have 3D CAD software experience SolidWorks
• Have ability to work “hands on” in a test lab facility and be able to lift up to 25 lbs. regularly

Desired Characteristics:

• Have extensive experience in the design and development of lower completion tools, including ICDs, screens, barrier valves, sand control tools, and packers.
• Understanding of basic oilfield practices and applications
• Experience with product design including stress calculations, tolerances studies
• Familiarity with qualification testing and test fixture design