Mechanical Designer

The Mechanical Designer position will be responsible for participating in the designing of downhole tools by preparing concepts, detailing, and producing rapid iterations of mechanical designs. The ideal candidate must be able to work with minimal supervision and gather the team when obstacles occur.

Responsibilities

Supports the new product development process by procuring prototypes, tools, supporting production, and other duties as assigned

Create 3D models, drawings, BOMs, and documentation/specifications

Make revisions and maintain existing 3D models, drawings, and BOMs. and assist with the distribution of drawings and documents

Work on special projects, as required to support design and drafting requirements

Perform dimensional fit checks

Prepare assembly or component drawings from sketches and marked-up prints

Interface with the manufacturing team to ensure that drawings reflect design for manufacturing best practices

Interface with internal customers to get clarification or information for the mechanical design requirements

Participate in assembly and testing as needed to make design improvements

Visit field locations to address customer applications as required

Qualifications

Associate’s degree or higher in a science or technical discipline from an accredited institution

7+ years of design experience in the oil and gas industry working in component design, including specification of design requirements and design development support

5+ years of drafting experience in mechanical design

Have a strong mechanical aptitude to convert verbal communication into 3D modeling and drawing

Basic understanding of GD&T (Geometric dimensioning & tolerance)

Familiarity with low carbon steel, chrome alloy steel, and coatings

Familiarity with manufacturing process, i.e. casting, machining, heat treat, and fabrication along with assembly processes

Experience with 3D printing is a plus

Experience with SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM

Experience with SolidWorks Admin is a plus

Self-starter, highly organized, able to multitask and work independently

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment