Location: Rosharon - United States

The Senior Materials Engineer will develop, evaluate, and test materials such as elastomers that are used for downhole tools in Well Production Services.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Apply technical knowledge to engineering projects on materials and materials processing.
• Provide consultation on material selection, characterization, property data, and failure prediction.
• Evaluate polymeric, elastomeric, and/or metallic materials through characterization via coupon testing, component testing, functional testing, and related analyses.
• Develop, evaluate, and qualify special manufacturing processes, such as those for elastomer compounding, molding, and extrusion.
• Develop and execute plans to qualify new materials such as elastomer compounds for high pressure seals in sour environments.
• Write elastomer materials process instructions, specifications, and standards.
• Perform root cause analysis for failures and provide recommendations for failure prevention.
• Analyze data to develop product advancements, focusing on elastomer material selection, modification, and processing effects.
• Provide material consultation to InTouch engineers, field locations, and external clients.
• Perform material engineering reviews for contract and sub-contract statements of work and specifications.
• Advise on quality requirements, traceability controls, and procurement documentation to guide procurement activities.
• Interact with suppliers and sub-contractors on material manufacturing activities.

• Produce detailed technical reports and effective technical presentations

Qualifications and Experience:

• A Master’s degree (PhD desired) in Engineering, Materials Science, or Chemistry from an accredited academic institution.
• 5-8 years of related research, engineering, and/or manufacturing experience.
• Sound comprehension of polymer material science and engineering, including treatment of physical and chemical properties, mechanical characterization, and processing.
• Ability to determine appropriate analytical techniques for material analysis.
• Hands-on approach to problem solving, including experience with material characterization techniques and instrumentation.
• Ability to adapt new knowledge and processes for materials characterization and manufacturing.

• Ability to operate characterization equipment in a laboratory, such as: Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC); Uniaxial Tension/Compression Machine; Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA); Thermo-Gravimetric Analyzer (TGA); Thermo-Mechanical Analyzer (TMA); Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM); Small Angle X-Ray Diffractor (XRD). This list is not comprehensive, and familiarity with all equipment is not required.
• Experience with computers and related skills, including MS Office, to enable completion of engineering projects.
• Strong technical communication skills (written and oral) with an ability to present experimental design, execution, and analysis in a coherent manner.
• Experience with project management (setting goals, developing action plans), both as an individual and as a member of a team.