Sr. R&D Engineer - Drilling Fluids

Direct message the job poster from MAU Workforce Solutions MAU is hiring a Sr. R&D Engineer – Drilling Fluids for our client in Houston, TX. As a Sr. R&D Engineer, you will lead product development initiatives for new drilling fluids, leveraging technical expertise to support innovation and customer success in the energy sector. This is a direct-hire opportunity. Benefits Package 401(k) Shift Information Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline 5+ years of experience in drilling fluids and/or drilling fluid additives Strong working knowledge of how drilling fluids are used in different formations Prior lab and product development experience Experience using personal protective equipment and familiarity with common laboratory safety practices Experience with project management software or systems for planning experiments, analyzing data, and generating reports Preferred Education and Experience 8+ years of R&D experience in drilling fluids, cementing, and production chemicals Lab management experience, including writing procedures and implementing safety best practices Experience working closely with a manufacturing plant Established relationships in the drilling fluids industry Experience delivering technical presentations to customers or partners General Requirements Ability to independently and collaboratively lead technical development projects Proficiency with R&D and manufacturing equipment and test instruments Strong written and verbal communication skills Organizational skills for maintaining detailed documentation in electronic and paper formats Knowledge of ISO procedures and practices Essential Functions Work independently and collaboratively to develop new products for the oil and gas drilling industry Identify unmet market needs and contribute to the new product development pipeline Supervise and plan laboratory work; direct technicians and develop new procedures to support product development, scale‑up, raw material qualification, production, and customer support Provide written and verbal reports and project status updates to internal and external stakeholders Support process engineering initiatives to improve production yield and profitability Document and manage project deadlines; summarize progress, results, and next steps in formal reports Operate appropriate R&D and manufacturing equipment and test instruments proficiently Identify and plan new development projects in response to customer and market demands Follow and promote our client's ISO procedures Maintain well‑organized documentation for research activities Ensure cleanliness, organization, and safety within laboratory environments Identify and apply proper safety labels on product containers Perform other related duties as assigned Working Conditions Based at the Houston, TX (Wallisville Road) site Work performed in laboratory and manufacturing environments Up to 25% travel within North America Physical Demands Must be able to meet physical demands consistent with lab and plant work Use of personal protective equipment required All Applicants must submit to background check and drug screening Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position EOE Seniority Level Associate Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Staffing and Recruiting #J-18808-Ljbffr MAU Workforce Solutions