Senior Mechanical Engineer: Hydraulic Systems for Oil & Gas

Zen Sherpa LLC

Brownsville (TX)

Remote

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation
Retention and Performance Bonuses
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Flexible Time Off
401(k)
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Zen Sherpa LLC is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Design Engineer to design, model, and optimize mobile hydraulic systems for oil and gas field equipment. You will prototype and validate equipment, ensuring standards compliance while addressing field issues through close collaboration with design, manufacturing, and field teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, five years of design experience in heavy industrial settings, and proficiency with Inventor, Pro/ENGINEER, or

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required; master's preferred; at least five years of mechanical design experience in oil and gas or heavy industrial equipment.
  • Proficient in Inventor, Pro-E, or SolidWorks; strong knowledge of hydraulic systems, power units, mechanical assemblies, project delivery, communication, and documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Design, model, and optimize mobile mechanical systems and field-service equipment for oil and gas applications, including hydraulic equipment and mobile lifting systems.
  • Prototype and validate equipment against applicable standards, troubleshoot field issues, and collaborate with design, manufacturing, and field teams to deliver reliable solutions.

Skills

Mechanical Design
Hydraulic Systems
CAD Modeling
Autodesk Inventor
Pro/ENGINEER
SolidWorks
Mechanical Assemblies
Power Units
Prototyping
Equipment Validation
Troubleshooting
Project Management
Continuous Improvement
Technical Documentation
Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Master's degree preferred

Tools

Autodesk Inventor
Pro/ENGINEER
SolidWorks

Job description

Zen Sherpa LLC is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Design Engineer to design, model, and optimize mobile hydraulic systems for oil and gas field equipment. You will prototype and validate equipment, ensuring standards compliance while addressing field issues through close collaboration with design, manufacturing, and field teams.

The role requires a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, five years of design experience in heavy industrial settings, and proficiency with Inventor, Pro/ENGINEER, or

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