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Halliburton R&D Mechanical Engineer - Principal Mechanical Engineer Surface Equipment in Duncan, Texas
R&D Mechanical Engineer - Principal Mechanical Engineer Surface Equipment
Date: Apr 20, 2024
Location:
Duncan, TX, US, 73533
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Component Technology – Hydraulics/Fluid Power Systems
Halliburton’s component technology team is focused on researching and developing technology to improve efficiencies, performance and reduce the overall Total Cost of Ownership on specialized well servicing equipment. Mechanical Engineers are responsible understanding and applying general engineering principles for hydraulic components and systems. Mechanical engineers work closely with design engineering teams to conceptualize, design, and test fluid power systems for well servicing surface equipment.
Strong communication skills to interact with project team and work with appropriate fluid power manufacturers, vendors, and suppliers to create product specifications
Processes data, writes engineering reports, and diagnoses routine hardware malfunctions
Applies functional specifications and uses engineering tools to design hardware for product changes and new development
Contributes to reliability analysis such as risk assessments, FMEA, etc.
Coordinates with project leads to deliver on project scope, schedule, and services by assessing input requirements and applying functional specifications
Identifies the testing requirement at a component and system level
Applies test protocol and procedures by following best practices and complying with internal and / or industry test standards
Skills acquired through the completion of degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline, minimum of bachelor’s degree
Works “hands-on” with the relevant equipment and systems. This may be in the form of lab testing, full-scale testing, or field testing.
Travel to active well sites, customer offices, vendor offices, training/conference venues, and other Halliburton offices is required. This is typically 10-15% of available time. Travel for system deployment support may encompass weekends and holidays.
Desired Experience/Qualifications include:
Certification as a fluid power specialist, fluid power engineer or equivalent certification
Preferred 4 – 10 years’ experience in designing hydraulic systems
Ability to select hydraulic components including pumps, motors, valves, hoses, fittings, reservoirs, filters, and pistons to be used in off highway applications
Ability to design complex hydraulic systems comprising multiple circuits
Knowledge of fluid power principles and operating principles including open, closed, pressure compensated, and load sense circuits
Ability to create and understand hydraulic system schematics and product specifications
Familiarity with well servicing, heavy equipment, or off highway equipment design preferred
Education Experience:
Skills acquired through the completion of a degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline. Minimum educational requirement of a master’s degree and zero years’ experience or bachelor’s degree and two or more years’ related experience.
Candidates having qualification that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher-level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available from Mechanical Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer up to a Principal Mechanical Engineer
* This position can sit in Houston or Duncan, but if in Houston travel up to 50% to Duncan will be required*
Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
Location
2600 South 2nd St , Duncan , Oklahoma , 73533 , United States
Job Details
Requisition Number: 185568
Experience Level:Experienced Hire
Job Family:Engineering/Science/Technology
Product Service Line:Production Enhancement
Full Time / Part Time:Full Time
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