Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

1 Mechanical Design Engineer

To be considered for this position, a document/presentation must be submitted describing the project you are most proud of, the project that presented the most challenges for you, and the lessons learned from them both. Keep presentations to less than 6 slides.

NOTE – Your application will not be considered if the requested documentation is not submitted.

1.1 ABOUT CALTEX AND THE ROLE

Caltex Oil Tools, headquartered in Tomball, Texas, is a solutions-focused products and services company serving the global offshore oil and gas industry. Our systems utilize automated remote technologies to enhance precision, reduce complexity, and increase the reliability of subsea operations. If technology or componentry is required for a project and not available in the market, we will create it. With our team you will have the opportunity to perform multiple white sheet designs per year and see them get put into production. This pace and operational methodology requires creative innovation and existing in a state of “How can we do this better?” and doing away with “This is how it has always been done”. At Caltex you will get to work on everything from simple cleaning tools, subsea “CNC” machines, well intervention packages, to myriad other bespoke projects.

We are an organization that promotes an innovative and cooperative workplace. The engineering team is an integral part of that collaboration. As an employee of the engineering department, you will be expected to assist others and provide guidance within your relative expertise, and sometimes outside of your area of expertise using your best engineering judgement. It is expected that during engagements with others (tag ups, design reviews, meetings, etc.) that you have a posture of continuous improvement, humility, and interest in the contributions others have to offer.

1.2 ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Provide creative solutions to complex problems

· Work with cross-functional team to design new and improve current products

· Provide engineering support through production, assembly, and testing of products

· Occasional work outside of normal working hours will be required

· Occasional travel including site visits, offshore jobs, conference travel, etc.

1.3 BASIC QUALIFICATION

· Bachelor’s degree in engineering, equivalent experience, or relevant technical degree

· Experience assembling, disassembling, and troubleshooting mechanical systems

· 3+ years of professional experience with engineering projects

· Ability to navigate and apply relevant industry standards

· Basic understanding of engineering product roadmaps

· Understanding of basic manufacturing methods

· Understanding of basic shop safety

· Ability to function safely and navigate a fast past paced shop environment

· Ability to lift 35-50 lbs

1.4 PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

· 2+ years of experience with designing from concept through production

· Experience assembling, disassembling, and troubleshooting electrical systems

· Experience in machine design or hydromechanical systems

· Proficient in 3D modeling software

· Proficient in the Microsoft suite of products

· Experience in PLM software and ERP systems, a plus

· Experience in subsea engineering, a plus

· Experience as a technician, a plus

1.5 WORKING CONDITIONS

· Indoors at a desk with frequent exposure to the shop floor

· Creative, unified culture across departmental lines in open concept office space

· Work on/near moving and/or vibrating equipment

· Work in vicinity of high-pressure hydraulics, high-voltage electrical equipment

1.6 OTHER DUTIES

· Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Caltex is an exciting and young company headquartered in Tomball, Texas that develops new technology for the challenging subsea environment. Our custom designed equipment operates around the world in ultradeep water, working with ROV and other remote technologies, providing solutions to our clients' complex problems.

Company Description

Caltex is an exciting and young company headquartered in Tomball, Texas that develops new technology for the challenging subsea environment. Our custom designed equipment operates around the world in ultradeep water, working with ROV and other remote technologies, providing solutions to our clients' complex problems.