(R&D) Project Engineer

Vallourec North America • Houston, TX

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About The Position

This Job Description applies to the designing of and technical support of new mechanical products used for drilling and completing Oil & Gas wells (i.e. premium connections, including tubing and casing.) Safety and Health is an absolute priority; therefore it is everyone’s responsibility to stay diligent and follow the organizations rigorous safety standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 2 - 4 years’ experience in design or manufacturing experience with oilfield mechanical products.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.).
• Experience with CAD, preferably Solidworks.
• Ability to read, write and speak well in English.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand and execute instructions through strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to pass applicable testing as required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledgeable in Drilling and Completion operations and applications.

Responsibilities

• Managing and documenting Research and Development Projects.
• Developing and documenting connection designs.
• Performing and documenting FEA on connection designs.
• Developing testing programs and for evaluating and documenting the test results.
• Developing product specifications.
• Authoring and presenting technical presentations and papers for internal and external distribution.
• Providing support in connection to product commercialization activities for other VAM USA departments.
• Participating in professional and industrial organizations.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Engineering Group Leader and/or R&D General Manager.

What This Job Offers

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