Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mud Pump | Hybrid, Houston

Elevate Human Capital; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ICP Bonus up to 10%

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Elevate Human Capital seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and enhancement of mud pumps, positive displacement pumps, frac pumps, and related pumping equipment in the Houston area.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of pump design experience, CAD proficiency (Creo, Inventor, SolidWorks), and familiarity with P&IDs, FEA, and API standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years designing mechanical equipment and machine systems.
• Direct experience designing mud pumps, positive displacement pumps, frac pumps, or closely related pumping equipment.
• Proficiency with CAD software Creo, Inventor, SolidWorks.
• Experience with FEA software Ansys and SolidWorks Simulation.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, hydraulic schematics, and electrical drawings.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support for mechanical equipment to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Develop innovative mechanical designs focusing on safety, efficiency, manufacturability, and standards compliance.
• Perform stress analysis and engineering calculations for components and assemblies.
• Create detailed layouts, models, and drawings per established practices.
• Conduct tolerance analysis and review documentation to maintain design quality.
• Research, evaluate, and specify purchased components for performance and cost.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate component and system functionality.
• Prepare engineering reports documenting design activities, analyses, testing, and results.
• Stay current with evolving engineering software, hardware, and technology trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during concept development, product design, manufacturing, and system integration.

Skills

Mechanical design

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Creo

Inventor

SolidWorks

Ansys

SolidWorks Simulation

Job description

Elevate Human Capital seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the design, development, and enhancement of mud pumps, positive displacement pumps, frac pumps, and related pumping equipment in the Houston area.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of pump design experience, CAD proficiency (Creo, Inventor, SolidWorks), and familiarity with P&IDs, FEA, and API standards.