Design Engineer

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Location:

Houston, TX

How To Apply

Email Application to support@atlaswhd.com

Download the PDF position application here.

Position Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Design Engineer is responsible for wellhead product design and drafting in accordance with customer requirements and established standards and performance requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

- Interpret customer requirements and apply knowledge of engineering principles and company standards for product design and documentation.

- Continually evaluate existing products and the development of new products to meet new or changing market and/or company requirements.

- Develop and review designs, drawings, specifications, etc. of existing or new products. Ensure that assignments meet standards and performance requirements.

- Anticipate potential problems and proactively solve complex problems through creative thinking, using internal and external resources.

- Assist in the investigation of field failures and evaluates root causes and recommend corrective actions.

- Write departmental related specifications and documents, as required.

- Provide reports to senior levels of management on progress of assigned projects.

- Review industry literature and keep abreast of market product trends and technology.

- Identify and recommend processes for design improvement and innovation.

Education, Training, Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology from a 4-year college or university.

- Three to Five years wellhead engineering related experience.

- Experience working with Surface flow control equipment projects.

- Knowledge and use of ANSI, ASME and ISO Drafting Techniques and Geometric Tolerance; API/ISO Product Requirements; Basic Stress Analysis; Development and Control of Design Documentation; Product Design; and Finite Element Analysis.

- Specialized (Advanced) Computer Skills, Highly Advanced Language Skills, Highly Advanced Mathematical Skills and Highly Advanced Reasoning Ability.

Preferred Skills

- SolidWorks, AutoCAD and MathCad experience strongly desired.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

TRAVEL:

Some travel may be required to customer sites or other field locations as needed.

Disclaimer: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may, and probably will be asked to perform other duties as required. Each employee, regardless of classification, is required to maintain a safe, orderly and clean workplace, using safety precautions and observing safety rules at all times.