Mechanical (Pump) Engineer

Pump Engineer (High-Pressure Systems)

Overview

The Pump Engineer plays a critical role in supporting both new product development and the enhancement of existing high-pressure pump systems used in oilfield services. This position requires a strong foundation in mechanical engineering, with hands-on experience in plunger pump components and assemblies.

This individual will lead and contribute to complex design initiatives, including product development, testing, and performance analysis, while collaborating closely with manufacturing, operations, and cross-functional engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the full product lifecycle for high-pressure plunger pumps, including concept development, design, testing, validation, and field support
• Design and develop pump components such as valves, seats, plungers, power-end assemblies, and related systems to improve performance, reliability, and safety
• Analyze pump designs for structural integrity, fluid flow performance, and resistance to vibration, corrosion, and erosion
• Conduct testing and validation activities; interpret lab and field data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement
• Perform failure analysis and provide technical troubleshooting support for existing products
• Create and maintain engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, and bills of materials (BOMs)
• Ensure designs meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality expectations
• Optimize designs for manufacturability, serviceability, and operational efficiency
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, operations, and other engineering disciplines to deliver robust solutions
• Present technical findings and recommendations to internal stakeholders and customers

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Experience with high-pressure pump design (plunger pumps preferred)
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD software
• Strong understanding of fluid flow, mechanical systems, and component design
• Experience with product development, testing, and validation processes
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical and operational data

Preferred:

• Experience in oil & gas or heavy industrial equipment
• Knowledge of predictive modeling and statistical analysis techniques
• Familiarity with failure analysis and reliability engineering

Core Skills

• Pump & Mechanical System Design
• New Product Development (NPD)
• Testing & Validation
• Fluid Dynamics & Flow Analysis
• Data Analysis & Performance Optimization
• CAD Design (SolidWorks)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work Environment

This role operates in a dynamic, fast-paced engineering environment supporting both office-based design work and hands-on testing/field interaction.

Experience Level

• Mid-Level (typically 3 years of relevant experience)

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Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Duncan, OK.

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Vision insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off

This is a fully onsite position in Duncan,OK.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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