Mechanical Design Engineer

Job description

3166410
Additional Cities

Queretaro
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Oil & Gas
Business Segment

Oil & Gas Oilfield Services
Function

Engineering/Technology
Country/Territory

Mexico
Postal Code

76146
Role Summary/Purpose

Identify, develop, evaluate, introduce & support engineering projects, rejection reports & improvements to meet near term & long-range quality requirements for engineering/manufacturing. Lead & provide Technical direction to several projects. Remain current & be a leader in technical specialty in order to anticipate, apply, adapt or develop technologies for product re-engineering, quality, performance, cost improvements & problems resolution. Support int & ext customers/suppliers as required.
Essential Responsibilities

Provide mechanical design support and expertise to ESP Systems Group (Pumps, motors, seals, intakes, SPS, etc) in USA under the guidance and instruction of the Mechanical Engineering Manager.
Support the continuous improvement of the mechanical aspects of existing completion equipment and downhole telemetry systems by;
• Working with engineering and operational colleagues to assess potential improvements driven by client feedback and feedback from the field
• Implementing design changes as required
• Demonstrating the suitability and robustness of design changes via calculation and analysis
• Demonstrating changes implemented are in accordance with relevant codes of practice (where applicable)
• Production of design reports
Support the production department where required.
Support BHGE new product development with guidance from the Mechanical Engineering Manager by;
• Production of mechanical / structural componentry design, including relevant calculations / assessment to codes of practice, in support of the new development / telemetry systems
• Production of conceptual designs for new completion equipment and downhole tools
• Develop and optimise conceptual designs through simulation
• Produce prototype designs and support manufacture
• Production of design reports
• Produce test plans and coordinate new product testing
• Production of test reports
• Coordinate commercialization of completed designs
Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant technical degree (i.e. Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering) with equivalent experience.
3+ years’ experience working in a similar role (Experience including the design of oilfield (preferably downhole) equipment is a plus).
Good understanding of mechanical / structural analytical and numerical design techniques
Good understanding of basic fluid mechanics and pipeline hydraulics
Conversant with Solidworks modelling software
English Level for fluent Communication.
Desired Characteristics

Self-driven with a positive attitude to new challenges. Comfortable working alone and within teams
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. English Level for fluent communication.
Conversant with the Ansys suite of simulation software including Mechanical and Fluent
Experience in the design of: Permanent downhole production equipment, downhole valves, wireline / slickline deployed tools, artificial lift equipment
An understanding of the various artificial lift techniques employed in the recovery of hydrocarbons worldwide
Awareness of relevant codes / standards, for example: API 5CT, API 5C3, API 5B, API 11B, NACE MR0175 / 0176, ASME Y14.5, ASME VIII, ASME BTH1 etc.
About Us

GE is the world's Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
Primary Country

Mexico
Primary State/Province

Queretaro
Primary City

Queretaro