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iO Associates · 1 day ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Drilling tools

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

iO Associates is a leading organisation within the energy and drilling industry, seeking dedicated Senior Mechanical Engineers to join their specialised team. The role involves leading the design and development of downhole drilling tools and contributing to technological advancements in the drilling solutions sector.

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Hiring Manager

Patrick Mulroy-Yourell

Responsibilities

Lead design and development of downhole drilling tools, ensuring mechanical integrity and performance standards are met

Conduct detailed engineering analyses, including stress and fatigue assessments, to validate design concepts

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot, test, and refine drilling equipment solutions

Review technical specifications and support manufacturing processes to ensure design feasibility and quality

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members

Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory standards throughout all engineering activities

Prepare detailed reports, technical documentation, and improvement proposals for management review

Qualification

Mechanical Engineering degreeDownhole drilling tools designMechanical design softwareMaterials science knowledgeFinite element analysis (FEA)Project management experienceFluent in EnglishProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Proven experience in designing or maintaining downhole drilling tools or similar oilfield equipment

Strong knowledge of mechanical design software, such as CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

Demonstrable understanding of materials science, stress analysis, and structural integrity in demanding environments

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams

Fluent communication skills in English

Preferred

Previous experience working within the energy or drilling industry

Familiarity with industry standards and safety regulations specific to oil and gas operations

Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) and structural simulation tools

Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality assurance protocols

Project management experience or certification

Company

iO Associates

iO is an industry leading IT search firm, with specialist disciplines including FinTech, development, analytics, IT security and more.

Founded in 2014

Bristol, Bristol, City of, GBR

201-500 employees

http://www.ioassociates.co.uk/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Neil Willis-Stovold

Founder & CEO

Mark Lloyd

Director

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