- Develops concepts and ideas into novel physical bits or components for testing
- Uses engineering creativity and works with thought leaders in the organization to invent new to world drill bit technology
- Designs novel components for drill bits including concepts with moving parts
- Works with advanced and hard materials such as tungsten carbide, diamond, and metal composites
- Designs laboratory test procedures, analyzes data, and documents results
- Generates invention documentation for patent consideration
- Works with vendors, outside industries, and academia to identify technology opportunities for bit improvement
- Engages internal engineering resources for collaboration and concept evaluation
- Works with manufacturing and operations to test and commercialize drill bit technologies
- Mechanical engineering or similar degree
- 10+ years mechanical design experience
- Prior experience designing oilfield and downhole equipment
- Some experience with PDC bit design strongly preferred
- Expert user in CAD
- Proficient using FEA and computational design software helpful
- Familiar with additive methods and advanced manufacturing techniques helpful
- Fundamental understanding of engineering and physics concepts
- Enthusiasm for innovation and technology advancement
- Out of the box thinker
- Experimental design, data analysis and technical reporting
- Motivated, inquisitive, and high personal integrity
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Bit Design Research Engineer - Conroe, United States - oilandgas
Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and testing novel technologies for use on drill bits.
The ideal candidate has a working knowledge of oilfield drill bit design as well as experience with mechanical design of rugged components for use in downhole environments.
Technical creativity and inventive drive are key to success. Works on a small team of experts dedicated to advancing the state of drill bit technology.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
COMPETENCIES
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Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future.
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.
This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.