Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Mud & Frac Pumps

AppleOne Employment Services; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Houston, TX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design mud pumps and related systems for a direct hire role. You will perform stress analysis, develop layouts and documentation, and support testing to ensure performance, reliability, and safety.

The position offers a hybrid schedule after training, core hours 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, and potential relocation assistance. Excellent collaboration with engineering teams is expected to drive cost-effective improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of experience developing machines, mechanical systems, or heavy industrial equipment.
• Direct design experience with mud pumps, positive displacement pumps, frac pumps, or closely related equipment is required.
• Proficiency with CAD software such as Creo, Inventor, or SolidWorks.
• Experience using FEA tools such as Ansys or SolidWorks Simulation.
• Ability to read and interpret P&ID drawings, electrical schematics, and hydraulic schematics.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, tolerance analysis, and engineering documentation.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and refine mechanical equipment, including mud pumps, positive displacement pumps, frac pumps, and related systems.
• Develop detailed layouts, drawings, tolerance studies, component specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Perform stress analysis and support FEA activities to validate component strength, durability, and performance.
• Create and execute test plans for mechanical components and systems to confirm function and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on equipment conceptualization, product development, specification, and design reviews.
• Research hardware, software, purchased components, and manufacturing considerations to improve equipment performance and cost-effectiveness.

Skills

Mud pump design

Mechanical design

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Reading P&ID/hydraulic schematics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Creo

Inventor

SolidWorks

Ansys

SolidWorks Simulation

Job description

AppleOne Employment Services in Houston, TX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design mud pumps and related systems for a direct hire role. You will perform stress analysis, develop layouts and documentation, and support testing to ensure performance, reliability, and safety.

The position offers a hybrid schedule after training, core hours 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, and potential relocation assistance. Excellent collaboration with engineering teams is expected to drive cost-effective improvements.