Principal Engineer - Lower Completions

Baker Hughes • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Baker Hughes has an opening for a Principal / Sr. Principal Engineer – Lower Completions in Houston, TX. The Lower Completions Engineering group provides product design and technical support for lower completion product line equipment worldwide. The Principal / Sr. Principal Mechanical Design Engineer is to assist the Wellbore Construction group in the development of new products, provide support for the existing products, and respond to operations/customer feasibility work.

Requirements

• Have a bachelor’s degree in engineering/engineering technology
• Have 10+ years of experience in design engineering or sustaining engineering
• Be able to work independently and as a member of a team
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills
• Have 3D CAD software experience SolidWorks
• Be able to work “hands on” in a test lab facility and be able to lift up to 25 lbs. regularly

Nice To Haves

• Multiple years’ experience in the design of lower completions tools i.e.: ICDs, Screens, Barrier Valves, Sand Control Tools / Packers, etc.
• Understanding of basic oilfield practices and applications
• Experience with product design including stress calculations, tolerances studies
• Familiarity with qualification testing and test fixture design
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes/design for manufacturability
• Experience with SolidWorks
• Experience with Teamcenter PLM software
• FEA experience
• Familiarity with one or more of the following API standards - API 19AC, 19SS, 19V, 11D1, 19ICD

Responsibilities

• Executing a variety of engineering responsibilities for new, modified, and existing Lower Completions products that include ICDs, Sand Control Screens, Sand Control Packers and MST Systems and tools, and Barrier Valves.
• Performing design activities, including 3D CAD design, layouts, calculations, manufacturing drawings, tolerances studies
• Performing component and system analysis, identifying stress levels, design solutions, and technical risks
• Conducting product design reviews to iterate and improve product designs through continual collaboration
• Designing qualification testing fixtures and composing detailed test procedures
• Conducting and assisting in the assembly and lab testing of prototypes
• Drafting technical manual documentation of new products with review and approval of supervisor
• Providing technical assistance to worldwide field operations and plant personnel for new and existing products
• Assisting in project planning, creating development time and cost estimates.
• Managing the various design stages from concept development through product validation

Benefits

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits
• Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal