Mechanical Engineer

We’re looking for a driven and experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a stand out solutions provider in the Oil & Energy sector.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll join a growing project team supporting the company’s ongoing development of down-hole valves, primarily responsible for the development and maintenance of the company’s extensive valve systems, with a view to develop new innovative product lines.

This includes providing design support through analysing and diagnosing product related issues, understanding applications and practices, and developing valve designs from concept to production. The Mechanical Engineer will also provide support to purchasing, operations and field/offshore disciplines.

Key Duties & Responsibilities 

• Design of mechanical components and systems
• Stress analysis calculations
• Generate CAD models and drawings (layouts, assemblies, detail, client etc)
• Generate engineering documentation (procedures, reports etc.)
• Check engineering documents
• Perform test build & prototype testing of new equipment
• Advise on ordering of equipment for new tools and development work
• Participate in design reviews
• Support internal and external customers on technical queries
• Maintain design files & related documentation
• Support operations by working at client sites (onshore and offshore)
• Mentor other staff

Skills & Experience

Required

• Degree qualification in Mechanical Engineering or relevant Science & 4-6 years’ experience in the design and development of downhole tools
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• CAD & PDM application skills (Ideally Autodesk Inventor & Vault)
• Use of MS Office applications
• Experience with mechanical components
• Stress analysis calculation skills
• Materials knowledge – metals and elastomers

Desirable

Background in one or more of the following areas:

• Experience in design and development of mechanical downhole tools
• Oil and gas industry experience
• Experience working with downhole valves or packers
• Experience with MathCAD
• Project Engineering skills
• Knowledge of national and international standards related to Oilfield equipment

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