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Design Engineer / Wireline / Embedded Firmware

Weatherford
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/12/2026
Job Description

Join our innovative engineering team as an Electrical Design Engineer where you'll design and develop electronic circuits for cutting-edge products in the energy industry. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to create reliable electronic systems, provide technical support, and drive continuous improvement of existing products. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced technology while ensuring cost efficiency and quality standards are met.

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Design and develop electronic circuits and PCBs for new and existing products
  • Build and test prototype circuits to validate designs meet requirements
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure timely project completion
  • Provide technical support to Manufacturing and Repair & Maintenance teams
  • Research and evaluate electronic subcomponent replacements for current and future products
  • Analyze downhole sensor data for interpretation and system improvement
  • Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of material, and network schematics
  • Ensure designs comply with applicable regulatory requirements
  • Develop test procedures and conduct testing for quality assurance
  • Communicate with customers regarding project progress and specifications
  • Track project costs and select components within budget constraints
  • Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for completed projects
  • Maintain highest standards of safety, security, and environmental protection

Skills / Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Embedded Firmware Design
  • 2 years of experience with electronics system design
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience with equipment used in drilling, marine, and mining industries

Travel Requirement: Up to 10% domestic and potentially international travel

About Us

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.

Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, world-class team.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

Join Us

Weatherford is producing energy for today and tomorrow- with global opportunities as unlimited as your sense of adventure. Join us to make an impact on our customers, the industry, and the world.

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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