CNPC USA · 1 day ago
Sr. Electrical Engineer
Katy, TX, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $230K/yrCNPC USA is seeking a highly experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to lead the design, development, and qualification of high-temperature electronics for MWD/LWD systems. This position is a key technical role responsible for downhole electronic architecture, high-temperature circuit design, power management, sensor interfacing, and electronics reliability in extreme drilling environments.
EnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Lead the electrical and electronic design of high-temperature MWD/LWD tools, including system-level architecture and module-level circuit design
Design and validate high-temperature electronics, including:
Power management and battery systems
Analog and digital signal conditioning
Sensor interfaces (pressure, temperature, inclination, azimuth, vibration, etc.)
High-temperature components, packaging, and interconnects
Develop and review schematics, PCB layouts, and component selections suitable for extreme downhole environments
Collaborate with firmware engineers on hardware-firmware integration, diagnostics, and fault tolerance
Define and execute electronics testing and qualification plans, including thermal aging, shock, vibration, pressure, and HALT/HASS testing
Support tool-level integration with mechanical, firmware, and system teams to ensure robust performance of complete MWD/LWD assemblies
Participate in field trials, analyze electronics performance, and support failure analysis and root-cause investigations
Support technology commercialization, including design documentation, manufacturing transfer, supplier engagement, and quality control
Interface with component vendors, foundries, packaging suppliers, and external testing laboratories for high-temperature electronics
Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to long-term electronics technology roadmaps
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline
Demonstrated experience in high-temperature electronics development for MWD/LWD or other downhole tools, preferably ≥175 °C rated systems
Strong background in: Analog and digital circuit design, Power electronics and battery management, Sensor electronics and signal integrity, High-temperature component selection and derating
Experience with downhole electronics packaging, thermal management, and reliability engineering
Familiarity with structured verification, validation, and qualification processes for downhole tools
Strong analytical, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills
Preferred
Experience with commercial MWD/LWD platforms and downhole telemetry systems (mud pulse, EM, wired drill pipe)
Knowledge of shock, vibration, and thermal modeling for downhole electronics
Experience in electronics failure analysis, reliability growth testing, and field-return investigations
Prior exposure to manufacturing scale-up and supplier qualification for oilfield electronics
Company
CNPC USA
CNPC USA is an oil & energy company that provides research and development services.
Founded in 2011
51-200 employees
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