Product Design Engineer I

Disclaimer: SLB completed the acquisition of ChampionX on July 16, 2025. If selected for this position, your employment will begin with ChampionX and will transition to SLB as part of the planned integration.

ChampionX (SLB) has an immediate need for a Product Design Engineer I located in Houston, TX. This is your opportunity to join a growing company offering a competitive base pay and benefits.

What's in it For You:

• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.

• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.

• Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and empowers through continuous improvement.

• The chance to join a learning and problem-solving culture

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching and more!

What You Will Do:

• Develop production drawings and 3D models from existing documents or sketches with minimal guidance.

• Create and maintain Oracle BOMs, part numbers, routers, item masters, and related documentation.

• Ensure design changes comply with regulatory standards (e.g., NACE, API, UL).

• Maintain product design integrity to meet local, federal, and industry safety requirements.

• Design and develop prototypes, create test plans, and validate design changes or new suppliers through analysis and testing.

• Participate in or lead design reviews, providing feedback using tools such as FMEA, analytical methods, and field/lab testing.

• Engage in Lean events and actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Track and report departmental KPIs.

• Manage the engineering change process from initiation to implementation.

• Support and maintain all product lines, including troubleshooting, analyzing, and resolving product-related issues.

• Investigate and resolve design-related issues in production environments.

• Assist with quality inspections, including First Article Inspection (FAI).

• Identify and report unsafe acts or conditions immediately.

Position Details:

• Candidate must reside in Houston, TX or surrounding areas

• Work in office cubicle environment and manufacturing floor supporting valve & controls product lines

• Working 4 days in office option of working 1 day from home per week

• Work week and shift: Monday through Friday, regular business hours

• Compensation package offered: competitive annual salary paid bi-weekly and eligibility for annual incentive plan bonus program

• Vacation accrual, Paid Personal Time allowance and other paid leave benefits available

• Great health and wellness package and options to choose from to support you and your family

• New hire training provided including onboarding, orientation, operating and process procedures, product training, etc.

• PPE requirements include safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, protective clothing, steel toes shoes, etc.

• Immigration sponsorship not offered for this role

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.

• A year of experience in a related field in valves or similar products.

Technical Expertise:

• Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

• Skilled in 3D modeling using SolidWorks or equivalent tools.

• Strong understanding of engineering mechanics, fluid flow, and pneumatics.

• Familiarity with process control components (valves, actuators, regulators, level controls).

• Knowledge of quality standards, manufacturing processes, and FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis).

Analytical & Problem-Solving:

• Risk assessment and sound judgment in decision-making.

• Logical thinking, deductive reasoning, and attention to detail.

• Cause-and-effect analysis capabilities.

• Product evaluation, testing, and reporting skills.

Communication & Collaboration:

• Comfortable delivering technical presentations and interfacing with customers and suppliers.

• Demonstrates respect, tact, and strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to foster teamwork and collaboration across groups.

Personal Attributes:

• Creative and innovative in design while aligning with project goals.

• Adaptable to change and ambiguity; open to new information and methods.

• High ethical standards and confidentiality.

• Positive, enthusiastic, and personable attitude.

Software Proficiency:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Oracle, Adobe.

Work Style:

• Strong organizational skills; works independently and in team environments.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Understanding of current process requirements, rules, and procedures.

Physical Demands:

• Role is deemed safety-sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing.

• Minimal climbing stairs, lifting between 10lbs up to 25lbs, handling, grasping, turning, holding or using hands, dialing, standing, walking, hearing and writing

• Occasional speaking between 11% and 33%

• Constant use of a keyboard, mouse and viewing a computer monitor, sitting, and seeing greater than 66%

About us:

ChampionX is now part of SLB, a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. As innovators, that's been our mission for nearly a century.

We are a technology company that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. As innovators, that's been our mission for nearly a century. Today, we face a global imperative to create a future with more energy, but less carbon. Our diverse, innovative change makers are focused on going further in innovation and inventing the new energy technologies we need to get there.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

AtChampionX, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every employee can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.