Sr Mechanical Engineer

Partnering with the Best

We are the leader in well construction and production. Our innovative physical and digital solutions improve efficiency, production and increase reservoir value. Our Completions Team partners with on-site operators and customers to provide support and guidance to ensure the capacity and value of the well is maximized to its full potential.

Fueling Your Passion

Baker Hughes has an opening for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Wellbore Construction in Houston, TX. As part of this team, you will be responsible for driving our culture of innovation and technical excellence. The Wellbore Construction Engineering group provides product design and qualification support for product line equipment worldwide. The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer takes ownership in developing new products, provides support for the existing products, and responds to operations/customer feasibility work.

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for

• Execute the evaluation, design, analysis, test, or integration of individual and team projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Apply system engineering methodologies such as requirements definition, system architecture and integration, analyses, configuration management, and risk management in the design phase of products
• Provide technical leadership to personnel/cross functional teams supporting the assigned project.
• Implement and recommend plans with guidance to meet technical requirements of assigned components, systems, or programs.
• Lead or participate in teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues.
• Present or participate in technical and program design reviews.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Estimate and manage assigned project timelines and costs.
• Plans and executes product validation testing.

To be successful in this role you will

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in completions technologies.
• Strong communication skills, with an ability to interact with both internal and external customers.
• Be an effective team collaborator with good understanding of behavioral and personnel dynamics; Able to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Be able to demonstrate flexibility in adapting to changing projects or workload demands.
• Be proficient in design, modelling, analysis, and product qualification.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in the design of down hole oil field equipment, especially liner hangers
• Strong experience with FEA (finite element analysis), especially plastic deformations, load reversals, and kinematic hardening
• Strong preference for Expandable Liner Hanger experience
• Understanding of basic oilfield practices and applications
• Experience with product design including stress calculations, tolerances studies
• Familiarity with qualification testing and test fixture design, especially API 19LH
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes/design for manufacturability
• Experience with SolidWorks 3D CAD system
• Experience with Teamcenter PLM software

Working with us

• Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes.
• We know we are better when all our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work.
• We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our innovations have transformed the energy industry for over a century. To continue progressing, we look for individuals who embrace change and contribute to building the future.

What You Can Expect

• 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

Additional information

This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.

Pay and benefits

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Senior Engineer, Mechanical, Product Design and Engineering