Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Wellbore Construction

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

Job summary

Baker Hughes in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Wellbore Construction to lead evaluation, design and qualification of complex wellbore equipment. You will drive innovation, provide technical leadership, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Join the Completions & Wellbore Intervention Team to develop new products, support existing lines, and mentor cross-functional teams while managing timelines and budgets in a fast-paced oilfield services environment.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in completions technologies.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with customers.
• Team collaboration and independent work capability.

Responsibilities

• Execute evaluation, design, analysis, testing, or integration of projects using sound engineering principles.
• Apply system engineering methodologies in the design phase (requirements, architecture, integration, risk management).
• Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teams.
• Plan and implement plans to meet technical requirements of components, systems, or programs.
• Lead or participate in reviews and ensure proper documentation of data.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Flexibility

Design & Analysis

Qualification

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Teamcenter

Job description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Wellbore Construction

Do you enjoy executing evaluation and design of team projects?

Are you a leader?

Join our Baker Hughes Completions & Wellbore Intervention Team and Partner with the Best!

Baker Hughes Incorporated has an opening for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Wellbore Construction in Houston, TX. As a leader in the oilfield services industry, Baker Hughes offers opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high-performance organization. Our leading technologies and our ability to apply them safely and effectively create value for our customers and our shareholders. Baker Hughes is an Equal Employment Affimative Action Employer.

About this job

As part of this team, you will be responsible for driving our culture of innovation and technical excellence. The Wellbore Construction Engineering group provides product design and qualification support for product line equipment worldwide. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer takes ownership in developing new products, provides support for the existing products, and responds to operations/customer feasibility work. We are the leader in well construction and production. Our innovative physical and digital solutions improve efficiency, production and increase reservoir value. Our Completions Team partners with on-site operators and customers to provide support and guidance to ensure the capacity and value of the well is maximized to its full potential.

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the following.

• Executing the evaluation, design, analysis, test, or integration of individual and team projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Applying system engineering methodologies such as requirements definition, system architecture and integration, analyses, configuration management, and risk management in the design phase of products
• Providing technical leadership to personnel/cross functional teams supporting the assigned project.
• Implementing and recommending plans with guidance to meet technical requirements of assigned components, systems, or programs.
• Leading or participating in teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues.
• Presenting or participating in technical and program design reviews.
• Assuring proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Estimating and managing assigned project timelines and costs.
• Planning and executing product validation testing.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will have :

• A bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in completions technologies.
• Strong communication skills, with an ability to interact with both internal and external customers.
• Be an effective team collaborator with good understanding of behavioral and personnel dynamics; Able to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Be able to demonstrate flexibility in adapting to changing projects or workload demands.
• Be proficient in design, modelling, analysis, and product qualification.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience in the design of down hole oil field equipment, especially liner hangers
• Strong experience with FEA (finite element analysis), especially plastic deformations, load reversals, and kinematic hardening
• Strong preference for Expandable Liner Hanger experience
• Understanding of basic oilfield practices and applications
• Experience with product design including stress calculations, tolerances studies
• Familiarity with qualification testing and test fixture design, especially API 19LH
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes/design for manufacturability
• Experience with SolidWorks 3D CAD system
• Experience with Teamcenter PLM software

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage opt