Senior Mechanical Advisor & FEA Specialist

Halliburton; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Halliburton in Spring, Texas seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer (10+ years) to lead analysis, design, and material investigations for complex projects within the Completion Tools PSL. The role requires solid FEA expertise (ABAQUS), strong communication, and potential team leadership.

An undergraduate degree is required; a master's is preferred and a Professional Engineer license is highly valued. Advanced degrees are a plus and relocation considerations may apply.

Qualifications

• Skills typically acquired through the completion of an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline, and 10 years of related experience.
• Completion of a masters in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline is preferred.
• Incumbents at this level will usually hold a certification as a Licensed/Chartered Professional Engineer
• Extensive experience with linear and nonlinear finite element analysis and fundamental understanding and knowledge of Solid Mechanics.
• Extensive experience with commercial FEA software, such as ABAQUS is highly desired.
• An advanced degree in Engineering Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering or other related fields is required; a Ph.D. degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under broad direction, operates with considerable latitude, provides expertise and guidance in analysis, modification and designs for multiple projects and/or projects of great complexity.
• Requires the ability to trade off innumerable, complex, highly interdependent variables and make timely decisions.
• Investigates use of alternate materials and provides input on strategic sourcing of materials.
• Organizes, structures and completes projects in an independent manner or may lead design teams.
• Provides consultation and technology transfer to internal and external peers.
• Documents technology transfers when appropriate.
• Incorporates Reliability, HSE and Quality analysis techniques during the design process.
• Job role directly impacts a PSL’s viability or its quality of service.

Skills

Finite Element Analysis

ABAQUS

Solid Mechanics

Engineering Communication

Project Leadership

Mentoring

Education

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

M.S. Mechanical Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

PhD preferred

Job description

Halliburton in Spring, Texas seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineer (10+ years) to lead analysis, design, and material investigations for complex projects within the Completion Tools PSL. The role requires solid FEA expertise (ABAQUS), strong communication, and potential team leadership.

An undergraduate degree is required; a master's is preferred and a Professional Engineer license is highly valued. Advanced degrees are a plus and relocation considerations may apply.