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Manufacturing Electrical Engineer / Drilling Services

Weatherford
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/5/2026
Job Description

We're seeking a talented Manufacturing Engineer to provide electrical engineering support for our Wireline and Drilling Services product lines. In this role, you'll be programming Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) and Flying Probe equipment, troubleshooting PCBA’s and implementing process improvements to optimize PCBA production efficiency while maintaining cost-effective solutions and high-quality results. You'll be instrumental in solving complex technical challenges and leading the transition of new processes using Lean Manufacturing principles.

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Identify root cause of PCBA failures by troubleshooting PCBA failures
  • Design and develop manufacturing processes, equipment, and electrical systems to improve process capability, quality, and manufacturing readiness
  • Coordinate manufacturing launches for new or revised products, ensuring seamless integration
  • Create and maintain BOMs and routings for newly released part numbers, updating them as processes evolve through Lean Manufacturing initiatives
  • Design, develop, test, source, and cost-justify electrical tools, machinery, and equipment for enhanced manufacturing methods
  • Identify and resolve production workflow issues including level loading, bottlenecks, machine reliability, and waste reduction
  • Lead key decisions and oversee projects that drive manufacturing excellence
  • Provide technical guidance for manufacturing activities and recommend process improvements
  • Support quoting and order management processes with technical expertise
  • Develop procedures and technical reports
  • Work with Purchasing, Category Management, and Manufacturing teams to simulate and assign manufacturing COGS
  • Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to innovate and implement manufacturing technology best practices
  • Maintain effective communication with all internal and external stakeholders
  • Uphold the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring ethical conduct and compliance with Security, HSE policies, and Management Systems
  • Prioritize Quality, Health & Safety, Security, and Environmental protection in all activities
  • Drive continual improvement in HSSE practices, incorporating best business practices and technology
  • Maintain familiarity with Quality policies and actively support the Management System
  • Take ownership of career development through training and skill enhancement
  • Engage regularly with management on performance objectives and growth opportunities
  • Demonstrate leadership, ethical behavior, and adherence to company standards

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or industrial/manufacturing engineering from an accredited university
  • 5–7 years in a manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of electrical engineering processes and principles within manufacturing settings
  • Expertise in electrical system design, circuit design, PCB assembly processes, and special manufacturing processes (conformal coating, soldering, ESD protection, testing, etc.)
  • Proficiency with facility workshop tools including test ovens, soldering equipment, ESD workstations, and electrical testing equipment
  • Strong programming skills for AOI and Flying Probe inspection equipment
  • Ability to troubleshoot PCBA’s to determine Root Cause of failures
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite
  • Strong team leadership skills, self-motivated, innovative, and able to work independently
  • Lean Manufacturing experience or Lean Green Belt/Black Belt certification
  • Familiar with IPC-A-610 and IPC-J-STD-001 specifications
  • Understanding electrical schematics and PCBA drawings

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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