Valve Engineer II

ValvTechnologies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ValvTechnologies in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Valve Engineer II to contribute to New Product Development, designing gate valves for slurry service and high‑pressure API 6A products. You’ll apply CAD (SolidWorks/AutoCAD) and analysis tools (FEA/CFD) to create robust, standards‑compliant solutions.

The role requires collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and QA, with emphasis on meeting customer requirements and industry codes such as API 6D/6A, MSS-SP-81, and ASME.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in valve design and development.
• Proficiency in CAD and engineering analysis tools (FEA/CFD).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new valve products, ensuring they meet industry standards and customer requirements.
• Conduct engineering calculations and simulations to validate design concepts.
• Create and maintain detailed engineering documentation, including drawings and specifications.
• Oversee prototype development and testing, analyzing results and making necessary design adjustments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• May perform any other work-related functions as deemed necessary and appropriate by immediate supervisor.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

3-5 years of valve design and development experience

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

FEA

CFD

Job description

Position: Valve Engineer II - New Product Development

Department: Research and Development

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Valve Engineer II to join our New Product Development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and developing new product lines, including gate valves for slurry severe service, trunnion ball valves metal seated API 6D for severe service high temperature and high cycling, and API 6A ball valves rated at 15,000 psi. This role requires a solid understanding of valve engineering principles and industry codes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop new valve products, ensuring they meet industry standards and customer requirements
• Conduct engineering calculations and simulations to validate design concepts
• Create and maintain detailed engineering documentation, including drawings and specifications
• Oversee prototype development and testing, analyzing results and making necessary design adjustments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product development
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices
• May perform any other work-related functions as deemed necessary and appropriate by immediate supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in valve design and development
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and engineering analysis tools (e.g., FEA, CFD)
• Strong knowledge of industry codes such as API 6D, API 6A, MSS-SP-81, and ASME codes
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities