Senior Mechanical Engineer – Downhole Tool Design

Cnpc USA; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CNPC USA in Houston seeks a senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in completion tool design, testing, and product support. The role provides technical leadership, mentorship, and strategic direction for the mechanical engineering discipline.

You will lead system integration, oversee tool qualification and field deployments, and drive commercialization while ensuring rigorous documentation and training for customers and field teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience in developing or engineering HPHT downhole systems (200°C, 10,000+ psi).
• Knowledge of completion tools such as packers, safety valves, liner hangers, etc. (preferred).
• Operational knowledge of oil & gas mechanical equipment and engineering, maintenance, and planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide innovative and cost-effective solutions requiring development or sustaining new or improved techniques, procedures or products.
• Develop new products from concept to qualification and support based on customer requirements.
• Assist in planning and evaluating approaches to meet project objectives on time.
• Produce analyses, mathematical models, and design conclusions based on results.
• Conduct or participate in technical reviews of requirements, specifications, designs, code and other artifacts.
• Direct and review work of others and provide guidance.
• Author technical reports, papers, articles, patents and presentations.
• Stay current with new technical concepts and markets.
• Lead system integration with internal R&D teams to incorporate modules with in-house technologies.
• Oversee tool testing and qualification including lab validation and reliability assessments for field readiness.
• Support field trials and initial deployments with field personnel and customers for performance feedback.
• Drive commercialization with robust documentation and product training for customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

HPHT downhole systems

Oil & Gas equipment knowledge

Education

Mechanical engineering degree (Bachelors/Masters/PhD)

Tools

Completion tools: packers, safety valves, liner hangers

Job description

CNPC USA in Houston seeks a senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in completion tool design, testing, and product support. The role provides technical leadership, mentorship, and strategic direction for the mechanical engineering discipline.

You will lead system integration, oversee tool qualification and field deployments, and drive commercialization while ensuring rigorous documentation and training for customers and field teams.