Design & Application Engineer - WTCS Wellgrab

Responsible for designing and developing tools from concept to offshore-ready products, including calculations, 3D modelling, software support, testing, manufacturing drawings, technical documentation and operational engineering support.

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Department

Operations

Location

Stavanger, Norway

Deadline

25 November 2026

Reference

RCP-001711

A world-class company

Welltec® is an international oilfield service company and a leading specialist partner to the energy industry.

Our values are to be Pioneering, Visionary, Dedicated, and Agile.

We develop and manufacture precision-controlled technologies which provide the most unique and advanced Completion and Intervention solutions, which assist our clients in maximizing recovery from their assets.

We always look to the future, utilizing our intelligence, imagination and expertise to create new opportunities. We have won several industry awards for innovative thinking. We are enjoying constant growth worldwide through the wide adoption of our cutting-edge solutions.

Our policy is to hire locally and work globally. We therefore recruit where we are active and train our employees to operate our state-of-the-art technologies to provide services to our high-profile clients in the region.

The global dimension offers a range of opportunities for those who are motivated by a challenging and multicultural environment where employees come with very different backgrounds but with a common wish to collaborate and succeed.


The department

Wellgrab is responsible for developing and delivering specialist wireline fishing solutions used in well intervention operations within the oil and gas industry. The department focuses on innovative tool technology, digital capabilities and providing global operational support to improve the safety and efficiency of fishing operations.

 

The position 

Responsible for designing, developing and testing wireline fishing tools, from initial concept through to offshore deployment, including 3D modelling, engineering calculations, software support, manufacturing drawings and technical documentation.


Key responsibilities 

  • Design and build technology from idea to commercial product ready for offshore service
  • Work with calculations and 3D modeling on a daily basis
  • Support firmware, software development and updates
  • Manufacturing drawings and production follow up
  • Support operations with engineering requirements
  • Testing
  • Work out tool related documents



The candidate

  • M.Sc. or B.Sc. in electrical engineering, mechatronics or similar
  • 6-7+ years of relevant experience
  • Proficient with Autodesk Inventor / Solid Works and/or Catia
  • Multidisciplinary understanding: mechanical, hydraulic and electro
  • Experience in product development for the Oil and Gas industry with expertise in downhole tools 
  • Field operations experience both offshore and onshore is an advantage
  • Advanced analytical, technical and problem-solving skills and abilities.
  • Structured, systematic and target driven with well-defined goals
  • Team oriented
  • Good communication skills



What we offer

Working with Welltec® means challenges and personal development in a demanding work environment. It is exciting and rewarding, and it is a varied place to work. Welltec® is an equal opportunity employer. We offer good career opportunities for the right candidate. Also, Welltec® has a competitive compensation package.

The process

If you are interested in the position, submit your resume and cover letter online via the link below.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply soon if you believe you fit the role.