#Hiring: Senior Mechanical Engineer Pump Design ️
Location: Houston, TX
Schedule: Full-time On-site
Salary: $100,000 $110,000/yr
Experience: 3+ years mechanical design engineering 5+ years preferred
Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
️ Direct Pump Design Experience Required
️ Mud Pump, Positive Displacement Pump, or Frac Pump Design Required
Central Texas Recruiting is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, development, and refinement of mud pumps, positive displacement pumps, frac pumps, and related mechanical equipment. This role requires direct hands-on pump design experience and a strong background in machine design, mechanical systems, equipment performance, and engineering analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and improve mechanical equipment, pump systems, and related components
Create detailed engineering drawings, design layouts, and 3D CAD models
Perform stress analysis and finite element analysis to evaluate strength, durability, and reliability
Conduct tolerance studies and review engineering drawings and technical documentation
Research, evaluate, and specify purchased components
Develop test plans and validate component and system performance
Prepare engineering reports documenting calculations, analyses, testing, and results
Interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and hydraulic schematics
Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and cross-functional teams throughout product development
Ensure designs meet applicable engineering standards, safety requirements, and industry specifications
Support continuous product and equipment improvement
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum 3 years of mechanical design engineering experience; 5+ years preferred
Direct hands-on design experience with mud pumps, positive displacement pumps, or frac pumps required
Machine design and mechanical system development experience required
Proficiency with Creo, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, or comparable CAD software
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
Ability to interpret P&IDs and electrical and hydraulic schematics
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering and manufacturing teams
Strongly Preferred:
Oil & gas, oilfield services, or industrial pumping equipment experience
Hydraulic systems design and implementation experience
Knowledge of API 6A, API 7K, and API 8C
ISO-certified or API Q1-certified manufacturing experience
Hands-on mechanical, fabrication, or welding experience
FEA experience with ANSYS or SolidWorks Simulation
Senior Mechanical Engineer Pump Design in Houston at Central Texas Recruiting
This position is listed as full time and onsite. It was posted 2 days ago.