Product Engineer (Drilling Tools)

WWT International•Houston, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our engineering team to help develop and improve downhole drilling tools used in the world's most challenging oil, gas, and geothermal wells. In this role, you will contribute across multiple product lifecycles-from analysis and design to prototyping, testing, field support, and continuous improvement-while working closely with customers, vendors, and internal teams. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer who enjoys solving technical problems, hands-on work, and contributing across a range of responsibilities.

Requirements

Strong oral, written, and technical communication skills.
Knowledge of mechanics of materials and sound engineering fundamentals.
Proficiency with standard software and general computer applications (Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, AI prompt experience a plus).
Experience with 3D drafting and GD&T, ideally using SolidWorks.
Strong math aptitude, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.
A hands-on mindset, customer focus, creativity, professionalism, organization, and attention to detail.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering-Mechanical, Petroleum, Chemical, or a related discipline-with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Eligible to obtain a passport for international travel.

Nice To Haves

Spanish fluency is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Complete a structured training program covering drilling practices, software analysis, and field exposure through rig visits.
Analyze drilling tool performance and support data-driven product decisions.
Contribute to the invention, design, analysis, prototyping, shop testing, and field testing of new products and enhancements to existing tools.
Create prototype drawings and revise existing designs using SolidWorks.
Investigate field failures, document findings, and recommend product improvements.
Support manufacturing process improvements that enhance quality, efficiency, and reliability.
Communicate effectively with internal teams, customers, and vendors to align on technical needs and project priorities.
Help maintain and develop QA/QC procedures and technical documentation.
Work primarily in an office environment, with approximately 10-20% travel, including international travel when needed.
Travel to drilling rigs for 5-15 days at a time 1-3 times per year for training, troubleshooting, or new product introductions.
Operate test equipment safely and comfortably, including pumps, hydraulic cylinders, and standard shop tools.
Lift up to 50 pounds as needed in support of testing and shop activities.