Mechanical Engineer (Oil Services)

About Wellbore Integrity Solutions

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Wellbore Integrity Solutions (WIS) operates globally in the oilfield services sector, and provides customers with a suite of products, applications, and services on ensuring well integrity throughout the life of the well.  We employee more than 1,300 people working across six continents in over 25 countries.

About the Position

Execute engineering design projects to provide reliable and cost-effective solutions by developing new tools or sustain the existing tools and products for downhole applications in the oil and gas industry.  The product lines include Wellbore Departure, Well Abandonment, Thru Tubing and Fishing.   

The Engineer’s responsibility will be performing tasks such as conceiving and implementing design improvements, feature enhancements and size additions in a timely manner, as requested by the product line management to support sustaining and continuous growth.  This includes producing engineering CAD models and drawings, performing design calculations and conducting analyses, and validating the designs with lab tests, when needed.  Additionally, the Engineer will lead/assist in product troubleshooting and support manufacturing and field-testing activities, as required.   

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and develop new downhole components or sustain existing tools according to project specifications. 


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and translate them into detailed engineering designs. 


• Create accurate 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings in Creo for manufacturing and assembly purposes. 


• Conducting design calculations and analyses to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the proposed solutions. 


• Experience in performing FEA is a plus. 


• Conduct design reviews and provide technical support to resolve design-related issues. 


• Maintain proper documentation of design changes, revisions, and project updates. 


• Evaluate non-conformances from Manufacturing and provide timely dispositions. 


• Create lab and field test plans and reports as required. 


• Efficiently manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and meeting project objectives 

 Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology or associate’s degree with proven technical experience in design analysis, calculations, conducting lab tests in an oil field environment may be considered. 


• Oil & Gas experience is essential. 


• Minimum 3 years of design experience, preferably in oil field tools.  


• Minimum 1 year of experience in Creo is required. 


• Strong knowledge of drafting standards. 


• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T). 

Desired Skills and Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and work ethic. 


• Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices of design engineering. 


• Ability to work independently or in a team environment. 


• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, problem solving and organizational skills. 


• Must be willing to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment


• Must have superior project management and project execution skill set.


• Creativity, curiosity, product vision, growth mindset, and problem-solving skills are critical.


• Highly motivated and self-directed, capable of multi-tasking, and able to work with minimal supervision.

Salary & Benefits

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. WIS deeply values fair and equitable wages that enable our employees and their families to thrive.  As such, individuals who meet our minimum education and experience requirements will join our team at the midpoint of the range for their position. 

 WIS offers an extensive and generous benefits package, including health insurance, vacation pay based on years of relevant experience not tenure with the company, sick pay, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% employer contribution, free parking, and other key benefits.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity

We believe that diversity is critical to our mission, and we value an inclusive culture. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experiences related to our programs and applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals. WIS is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate in employment based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, age, or sexual orientation.