Mechanical Test Engineer @ Houston, TX

Position: Mechanical Test Engineer

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)

What You will Do:

• Test Design & Planning: Create, review, and maintain detailed testing procedures, protocols, and Acceptance Criteria (FAT/Qualification tests) based on ISO 14310 and API 5CT/5C5 standards.
• Validation Testing: Conduct and oversee destructive and non-destructive tests, including high-pressure gas testing (nitrogen), thermal cycling, and structural performance tests for casing connections.
• Design Interaction: Collaborate with the design team to review engineering documents, ensuring designs are optimized for testing and field performance.
• Troubleshooting & Analysis: Investigate equipment failures, analyze test data, and conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify improvements in product design or testing procedures.
• Documentation: Maintain rigorous documentation of all testing procedures, results, and calibration certificates, ensuring compliance with company and industry standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with R&D, manufacturing, and QA teams to validate product design and ensure high-quality, reliable products.

What You Will Bring:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 5-10 years of experience in testing mechanical systems in the Oil & Gas industry, specifically with tubing, or premium connections.
• Standards Knowledge: Strong understanding of API 5CT, API 5C5, and ISO 14310 standards.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings (AutoCAD/SolidWorks) and experience with data acquisition systems and pressure testing equipment.
• Certifications: Proven experience and, ideally, official certification in V0, V1, and V2 testing protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-pressure/high-temperature (HP/HT) testing environments.
• Knowledge of FEA (Finite Element Analysis) for supporting connection design validation.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS).