Sr. R&D Engineer – Drilling Fluids

MAU Workforce Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is hiring a Sr. R&D Engineer for a client in Houston, TX. This role involves product development for drilling fluids, requiring strong technical expertise. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience in drilling fluids. This full-time position offers the chance to drive innovation within the energy sector and includes a benefits package, including a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in drilling fluids and/or drilling fluid additives.
• Strong working knowledge of drilling fluids in various formations.
• Experience using personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products for the oil and gas drilling industry.
• Identify market needs for new product development.
• Supervise laboratory work and develop new procedures.

Skills

Project management

Technical development

Communication

Laboratory safety practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering discipline

8+ years of R&D experience in drilling fluids

Tools

Manufacturing equipment

Project management software

Job description

Direct message the job poster from MAU Workforce Solutions

MAU is hiring a Sr. R&D Engineer – Drilling Fluids for our client in Houston, TX. As a Sr. R&D Engineer, you will lead product development initiatives for new drilling fluids, leveraging technical expertise to support innovation and customer success in the energy sector. This is a direct-hire opportunity.

Benefits Package

• 401(k)

Shift Information

• Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience in drilling fluids and/or drilling fluid additives
• Strong working knowledge of how drilling fluids are used in different formations
• Prior lab and product development experience
• Experience using personal protective equipment and familiarity with common laboratory safety practices
• Experience with project management software or systems for planning experiments, analyzing data, and generating reports

Preferred Education and Experience

• 8+ years of R&D experience in drilling fluids, cementing, and production chemicals
• Lab management experience, including writing procedures and implementing safety best practices
• Experience working closely with a manufacturing plant
• Established relationships in the drilling fluids industry
• Experience delivering technical presentations to customers or partners

General Requirements

• Ability to independently and collaboratively lead technical development projects
• Proficiency with R&D and manufacturing equipment and test instruments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational skills for maintaining detailed documentation in electronic and paper formats
• Knowledge of ISO procedures and practices

Essential Functions

• Work independently and collaboratively to develop new products for the oil and gas drilling industry
• Identify unmet market needs and contribute to the new product development pipeline
• Supervise and plan laboratory work; direct technicians and develop new procedures to support product development, scale‑up, raw material qualification, production, and customer support
• Provide written and verbal reports and project status updates to internal and external stakeholders
• Support process engineering initiatives to improve production yield and profitability
• Document and manage project deadlines; summarize progress, results, and next steps in formal reports
• Operate appropriate R&D and manufacturing equipment and test instruments proficiently
• Identify and plan new development projects in response to customer and market demands
• Follow and promote our client's ISO procedures
• Maintain well‑organized documentation for research activities
• Ensure cleanliness, organization, and safety within laboratory environments
• Identify and apply proper safety labels on product containers
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• Based at the Houston, TX (Wallisville Road) site
• Work performed in laboratory and manufacturing environments
• Up to 25% travel within North America

Physical Demands

• Must be able to meet physical demands consistent with lab and plant work
• Use of personal protective equipment required

All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screening

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position

EOE

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Staffing and Recruiting