Job Description

Location: Houston, TX |

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Industry: Oil & Energy

Seniority Level: Mid-to-Senior Level

This is a contract-to-hire opportunity designed for a creative, detail-driven engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, modeling, and documentation of mechanical assemblies using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD tools.
• Perform engineering calculations, material selection, and tolerance analysis for components exposed to high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) and vibration-sensitive conditions.
• Drive the iterative design process from concept through prototype and field validation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, manufacturing, and operations teams to meet performance and manufacturability goals.
• Support lab and field testing, failure analysis, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Manage BOMs, change orders, and interface with vendors and field on assembly and operations optimization.

Preferred Experience

• 5+ years in mechanical design engineering, with exposure to systems used in harsh or constrained operating environments (e.g., energy, aerospace, subsea, defense).
• Proven track record designing dynamic assemblies, pressure-containing components, or rotary/mechanical systems.
• Hands-on prototyping and testing experience; comfort working closely with machinists and technicians.
• Strong understanding of fatigue life, material science, sealing technologies, and FEA/Ansys.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Excellent 3D CAD skills (SolidWorks preferred)
• Effective communicator and problem-solver with a proactive mindset.

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