Mechanical Engineer

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

At Welltec, you will join our mechanical department situated in our completions Design & Engineering (D&E) function which currently consists of over 20 colleagues worldwide with various educational backgrounds and nationalities. In D&E we closely together - in order to get a holistic approach to our products and tools and to benefit from each other’s knowledge and expertise. In D&E, the work environment is informal, creative and fun but at times it can be complex, challenging, and fast-paced. 

The team that you will join is responsible for the development and maintenance of Welltec’s proprietary metal expandable packer technology and other innovative technologies which we constantly introduce to the market through our global footprint.

The position 

As a mechanical engineer within Design and Engineering (D&E) you will have the possibility to be innovative and create technology solutions from the idea phase to the commercial implementation. The main task is to develop new technologies where your focus will be development of mechanical systems. You will, together with the team, be part of conceptualization of products and detailed design development both for prototypes and commercial design. You will work in an environment where you will be able to develop your skills and where innovation is a key focus and you will be part of an agile business where your input will be heard. Travelling for exhibition and conferences related to the energy market can be expected to a smaller extent.

 
As our new Mechanical Engineer, you will:

• Be part of concept phase as team and have ownership of design and manufacturing package
• Conduct prototype assembly and function testing/troubleshooting
  Ensure collaboration with relevant teams and stakeholders within the organisation
• Cooperate with sub-contractors
• Take ownership of schedules and delivery times
• Challenge the business with new ideas and concepts
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the Design and Engineering (D&E) department

Your tasks will include:

• Work on technical projects through all development phases
• Working in teams on development projects with both own and shared tasks
• Conceptualization and feasibility studies
• Design review guided by DFM, FMEA principles and robust design thinking
• 3D mechanical design
• Trouble shooting on both existing solutions as well as new solutions under development
• Provide your guidance and input in your specific expert areas across the whole organization

The candidate

You are proactive in your daily tasks and have an analytical and critical approach to problem solving. You have a quick, creative mind with a natural understanding of complex concepts and systems. The ideal candidate is someone who gets excited by technology and open-ended challenges as described above. In order to perform well in this role, you should also have the following qualifications or similar competencies: 

The preferred candidate has the following profile:

• Mechanical Engineer B.Sc, M.Sc. or similar background
• Experience from oilfield, energy sector, hydraulics, precision mechanics, electro mechanical systems, mechatronics or similar is a plus  
• Takes ownership of tasks and projects – enjoys broad responsibility 
• Agile Project Management skills
• Is an experienced CAD user in Catia Software or similar system
• Is experienced in the use of FEA simulations in ANSYS or similar system
• Most importantly – commitment to learn the skills not yet acquired but required for the job

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.