Test Engineer - Mechanical

Quest Global•Houston, TX

1d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries. We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you. The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: 5-10 years of experience in testing mechanical systems in the Oil & Gas industry, specifically with tubing, or premium connections.
Standards Knowledge: Strong understanding of API 5CT, API 5C5, and ISO 14310 standards.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings (AutoCAD/SolidWorks) and experience with data acquisition systems and pressure testing equipment.
Certifications: Proven experience and, ideally, official certification in V0, V1, V2 testing protocols.

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-pressure/high-temperature (HP/HT) testing environments.
Knowledge of FEA (Finite Element Analysis) for supporting connection design validation.
Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS).

Responsibilities

Test Design & Planning: Create, review, and maintain detailed testing procedures, protocols, and Acceptance Criteria (FAT/Qualification tests) based on ISO 14310 and API 5CT/5C5 standards.
Validation Testing: Conduct and oversee destructive and non-destructive tests, including high-pressure gas testing (nitrogen), thermal cycling, and structural performance tests for casing connections.
Design Interaction: Collaborate with the design team to review engineering documents, ensuring designs are optimized for testing and field performance.
Troubleshooting & Analysis: Investigate equipment failures, analyze test data, and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify improvements in product design or testing procedures.
Documentation: Maintain rigorous documentation of all testing procedures, results, and calibration certificates, ensuring compliance with company and industry standards.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with R&D, manufacturing, and QA teams to validate product design and ensure high-quality, reliable products.