Sperry Drilling R&D Mechanical Engineer - Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer
Posted on: 15 Jun 2023
Houston, TX
Job Description
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R&D Mechanical Engineer – Sperry Drilling:
This opening is for a principal level mechanical engineering position in the technology department of Sperry Drilling which is a Halliburton Product Service Line. Sperry products encompass a complete line of downhole tools for drilling and logging while drilling (LWD). These tools are designed to withstand the most extreme drilling environments while still making laboratory grade measurements. This position offers exceptionally broad exposure to all aspects of mechanical engineering and design.
Responsibilities:
The principal role includes active participation in mechanical engineering development as well as leading other mechanical engineers in the development of Sperry downhole tools.
Candidate will work under the guidance of the lead mechanical engineer, but will also work independently on mechanical engineering tasks such as mechanical design, stress analysis, etc.
Candidate will participate in characterization, qualification, modeling, analysis, design, testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and design reviews for new and existing mechanical designs
Additional responsibilities include periodic reporting of planned and completed development activities, providing estimated completion dates, and prompt reporting of issues.
This includes communication with different groups including project management, immediate supervisor, electrical and software groups, and other team members, etc.
Requirements:
Experience with downhole tool mechanical design
Experience with SolidWorks mechanical modeling
Experience with the following mechanical engineering specialties:
FEA stress analysis
Basic hydraulic calculations
Basic statics and dynamics calculations
Understanding of shock and vibration
Knowledge of materials used in downhole tools
Knowledge of manufacturing techniques used to make downhole tool components
Packaging of M/LWD sensors
Education:
Requires a minimum degree of BS in Mechanical Engineering.
Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred
Work Experience:
At least 7 years of relevant work experience
Candidates having qualification that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher-level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available
Halliburton
Houston, TX
Halliburton Company provides a range of services and products to oil and natural gas companies worldwide. The company’s Completion and Production segment offers production enhancement services, including stimulation and sand control services; and cementing services, such as bonding the well, well casing, and casing equipment. It also provides completion tools that offer downhole solutions and services, including well completion products and services, intelligent well completions, liner hanger and sand control systems, and service tools; production solutions comprising coiled tubing, hydraulic workover units, and downhole tools; and pipeline and process services, such as pre-commissioning, commissioning, maintenance, and decommissioning.
In addition, this segment offers oilfield completion, production, and downstream water and process treatment chemicals and services; and electrical submersible pumps and progressive cavity pumps, as well as artificial lift services. The company’s Drilling and Evaluation segment provides drilling fluid systems, performance additives, completion fluids, solids control, specialized testing equipment, and waste management services; and drilling systems and services. It also offers wireline and perforating services, including open-hole logging, and cased-hole and slickline; and drill bits and services comprising roller cone rock bits, fixed cutter bits, hole enlargement, and related downhole tools and services, as well as coring equipment and services.
In addition, this segment provides integrated exploration, drilling, and production software, as well as related professional and data management services; testing and subsea services, such as acquisition and analysis of reservoir information and optimization solutions; and project management, consulting, integrated asset management, and well control and prevention services. Halliburton Company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas
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IndustryOil and Gas
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No. of Employees60, 000
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