What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Engineer position at Wellbore Integrity?
About Wellbore Integrity Solutions
Wellbore Integrity Solutions (WIS) is a global oilfield technology company developing high-performance downhole tools and systems used in drilling, fishing, wellbore departure, abandonment, and intervention applications.
Our engineering team designs tools that operate in demanding environments and must meet high standards for reliability, durability, and field performance. We are expanding our New Product Development capabilities to support global project growth.
About the Position
The Mechanical Engineer will support new product development initiatives focused on drilling and fishing downhole applications.
This role is centered on taking tools from concept through design, prototype build, testing, field trials, and commercialization. The engineer will contribute to technically evaluating concepts, performing engineering analyses, building and testing prototypes, and iterating designs based on field feedback.
This is a hands-on product engineering role for someone who wants ownership of real mechanical systems and direct exposure to how tools perform in the field.
Primary Responsibilities
New Product Development
- Design and develop mechanical downhole tools from concept through product launch
- Evaluate and technically assess design concepts, including stress analysis and operational limitations
- Generate 3D CAD models, assembly layouts, and detailed component drawings (Creo preferred)
- Apply engineering calculations and established design standards to complete design activities
Engineering Analysis & Validation
- Perform mechanical calculations to support structural and functional performance
- Support advanced analyses or FEA, as required
- Develop test procedures and coordinate lab and prototype testing
- Analyze test data, document results, and recommend design improvements
Prototype, Manufacturing & Field Support
- Coordinate with Manufacturing and suppliers to build and refine prototypes
- Provide engineering support during field trials and product deployments
- Troubleshoot manufacturing defects and field performance issues
- Implement timely corrective actions and continuous improvements
Project Execution
- Support project planning and execution using structured product development processes
- Participate in technical design reviews
- Contribute to engineering documentation, maintenance documentation, and operational guidelines
- Prepare internal technical presentations and summaries
Engineers in this role may mentor technicians or junior engineers and support knowledge-sharing initiatives across the team.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 3–7 years of mechanical design and product development experience
- Oil & Gas experience required
- Experience designing mechanical systems for downhole applications preferred
- Experience in drilling and fishing tools strongly desirable
- Proficiency in 3D CAD (Creo preferred or equivalent platform)
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Desired Skills and Competencies
- Experience supporting tools from prototype through commercialization
- Exposure to FEA (Abaqus or equivalent is a plus)
- Experience supporting manufacturing or fabrication processes
- Experience participating in lab or field qualification testing
- Experience working in structured product development environments
Professional Attributes
We are seeking engineers who demonstrate:
- Strong mechanical problem-solving ability
- Creativity and sound engineering judgment
- Ownership mindset and accountability for project outcomes
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Interest in seeing engineering work move from design through field deployment
Salary & Benefits
WIS deeply values fair and equitable wages that enable our employees and their families to thrive. As such, we offer a competitive salary that rewards you for the hard-earned education and experience you bring to the role and increases as you continue to grow and develop.
We also prioritize rewarding our employees with benefits that reflect how much we value their contributions. Join us, and you can expect an extensive and generous benefits package, including health insurance, vacation pay based on years of relevant experience not tenure with the company, sick pay, paid holidays, a 401(k)-retirement plan with a 4% employer matching, on-site gym and locker rooms, free parking, and other key benefits.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity
We believe that diversity is critical to our mission, and we value an inclusive culture. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experiences related to our programs and applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ individuals. WIS is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate in employment based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, age, or sexual orientation.