Job Purpose Within the TechnipFMC Core Technologies organization, reports to the Senior Manager - Seal Technology in Houston, TX.
Job Description Experienced in developing and evaluating sealing solutions by conducting detailed engineering analyses and recommending workable designs. Actively contributes to new product development and R&D initiatives, working with internal and external laboratories to advance and qualify seal technologies. Provides technical expertise to ensure projects meet performance requirements and industry standards, while assessing competitive and alternative sealing technologies for oil and gas applications.
Key Responsibilities • Conducts detailed engineering analyses to develop and evaluate sealing solutions • Recommends workable designs and contributes to new product development and R&D initiatives • Works with internal and external laboratories to advance and qualify seal technologies • Provides technical expertise to ensure projects meet performance requirements and industry standards • Assesses competitive and alternative sealing technologies for oil and gas applications
Requirements BS in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years experience, or MS with 3+ years, demonstrating strong engineering fundamentals. Solid understanding of metallic and non-metallic seal design, materials, design methods, calculations, and working knowledge of seal manufacturing and testing processes.
Technical Skills • Proficient in FEA, seal material properties, and materials selection for oilfield applications • Good knowledge of API 6A/17D • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective written and verbal communication in English • Proficient with Microsoft Office, engineering systems, spreadsheets, presentations, and project management tools
Personal Qualities • Ability to work collaboratively in team environments • Ability to receive feedback constructively and clearly articulate technical viewpoints • Comfortable working primarily in an office with occasional exposure to shop/lab environments and some travel for vendor or client visits
Skills • Strong engineering fundamentals • Solid understanding of metallic and non-metallic seal design, materials, and design methods • Working knowledge of seal manufacturing and testing processes • Proficient in FEA and materials selection for oilfield applications • Good knowledge of API 6A/17D • Strong organizational and communication skills • Ability to work collaboratively in team environments