Project Engineer - Completions

Job Overview:Weatherford has a great opportunity for a Project Engineer to join the Completion Team at Spencer Road, Houston TX.As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for the design and development of downhole oil and gas completion tools from concept through finished product using 3D CREO CAD modeling. Perform design analysis, including complex stress analysis and FEA. Support hands-on prototype assembly and testing in a lab environment in accordance with API 11D1, API 19AC, and other applicable industry standards.Responsibilities:Exposure to Intelligent Completion products and operations.Performs fundamental engineering tasks within the established Product Development Process. These tasks include but are not limited to: Strength of material problemsElectromechanical productsStress analysisTorqueTensionBurstCollapseCompressionComplexed statics and dynamicsMaterial selectionCost estimationTolerance studiesModify existing products to meet internal or external customer requirements.Creates new engineering layouts for fit, form and function checking.Prepares calculations and design packages as required to complete design reviews.Prepares, checks and or directs the preparation of detailed drawings and layouts.Coordinates the manufacture of prototypes.Develop experimental test programs.Builds test tools and test fixtures in the test lab.Analyses test data to determine if the product meets predetermined technical specifications.Participates in and understands the analysis of failures.Prevents or eliminates defects in new or existing products.Demonstrates an understanding of fundamental design tools such as threaded connections, seals, plated surfaces, heat treating, etc.Performs advanced engineering tasks such as fluid dynamics, vibrations, etc.Creates performance envelopes that show the limits of the tool to the customer.Coordinates all activities associated with technical developments, scheduling, budgeting, and resolving engineering design and test problems.Proactively develops and communicates design guidelines for the department.Required:Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.Minimum of 7 years of new product development design and validation experience, including work aligned with API 11D1 and API 19AC.Experience performing stress analysis on thick- and thin-walled pressure vessels; project management skills are essential.FEA experience.Preferred:Familiarity with API 19G1, 19G2, and 19G3.Hydraulic and gas sealing experience.Experience designing welded or heat-treated assemblies. 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.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.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.#LI-AM1Full timePosting Date: 2026-07-27