Sr Design Engineer

About Wellbore Integrity Solutions

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Wellbore Integrity Solutions (WIS) operates globally in the oilfield services sector, and provides customers with a suite of products, applications, and services on ensuring well integrity throughout the life of the well. We employ more than 1,300 people working across six continents in over twenty-five countries. 

If you’re looking for an opportunity to build your career in an exciting and inspiring entrepreneurial environment, where your contributions are valued, and you can have a global impact, then come and grow with WIS! We value our relationships with our employees and are committed to creating a high-performance culture that fosters healthy relationships among a diverse team of talented individuals.  

Position Summary

Lead engineering design projects to provide innovative and efficient tools and systems for downhole applications in the oil and gas industry.  The product lines include Wellbore Departure, Well Abandonment, Thru Tubing and Fishing.  Responsible for executing the entire product life cycle from concept to commercialization.

The Engineer will be responsible for the development of equipment associated with down-hole applications. The Engineer’s responsibility will be conceptualizing ideas, technically evaluating feasible concepts (component/feature stress analysis and operating limitations) to meet operational requirements, producing engineering CAD models and drawings, testing prototypes, supporting field/operations, troubleshooting and iterating based on field trial feedback – leading up to commercialization of the product and service. The engineer will be expected to lead their project(s) during the entire lifecycle which could last from a few months to a couple of years.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, develop, maintain mechanical downhole tools from concept to product launch.


• Perform standard engineering calculations and apply established design standards to complete design activities.


• Produce advanced analyses and mathematical models, as required and draw design conclusions.


• Use creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in developing new products.


• Assist in identifying and organizing requirements with the stakeholders.


• Generate engineering product file including CAD models, assembly layouts, and component drawings.


• Coordinate with Manufacturing and outside suppliers to build prototypes suitable for testing.


• Design testing procedures and coordinate with others to conduct the lab tests. Document test results, analyze test data, write test reports, and develop internal client presentations.


• Use project management skills and established product development process to execute the projects to completion.


• Provide timely, corrective actions on all assigned manufacturing defects and field issues.


• Conduct and/or participate in technical reviews of requirements, specifications, and designs.


• Create and maintain product maintenance and operating documentation.


• Provide training and support to clients and field representatives.


• May assign, direct and review work of technicians and provide guidance to designers or other engineers. May mentor junior engineers regarding technical matters.


• May author/co-author technical reports, papers, articles, patents, and presentations.


• May contribute to design standards and support design re-use (best practices, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.


• Oil & Gas experience is essential.


• Minimum of 10 years related design and product development experience in downhole tools.


• Experience in drilling, remedial, milling and fishing tools is strongly desirable. Alternatively, experience in completions tools is acceptable. 


• Creativity, curiosity, product vision, growth mindset, and problem-solving skills are critical.


• Experience with 3D CAD required, preferably in Pro/ENGINEER Creo or equivalent.


• Ability to conduct analyses using FEA (Abaqus or equivalent is a plus).


• Strong communication skills within all levels of the organization, which include verbal and written.

Salary & Benefits

WIS deeply values fair and equitable wages that enable our employees and their families to thrive. As such, we offer a competitive salary that rewards you for the hard-earned education and experience you bring to the role and increases as you continue to grow and develop.      

We also prioritize rewarding our employees with benefits that reflect how much we value their contributions. Join us, and you can expect an extensive and generous benefits package, including health insurance, vacation pay based on years of relevant experience not tenure with the company, sick pay, paid holidays, a 401(k)-retirement plan with a 4% employer matching, on-site gym and locker rooms, free parking, and other key benefits.   

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity

We believe that diversity is critical to our mission, and we value an inclusive culture. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experiences related to our programs and applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals. WIS is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate in employment based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, age, or sexual orientation.