Senior Mud Pump Engineer

FieldBridge is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer – Mud Pump in Houston, TX. We offer a direct-hire opportunity with competitive salary + benefits.

Pay/Schedule:
$110,000–$118,000/year + 10% annual bonus potential (based on company performance) | Day shift, core hours 9:00 AM–4:00 PM with flexible early start | Fully onsite during training, then hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote | Direct hire, full-time

Important Notes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required
• Design experience with mud pumps, positive displacement pumps, frac pumps, or related equipment required
• Minimal travel: domestic about once a year; international about once every 2–3 years

Position Overview:
Our client, a global leader in oilfield drilling and production equipment, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, develop, and refine mud pumps, positive displacement pumps, frac pumps, and related equipment. This role drives innovation across the product line while ensuring the safety, efficiency, and reliability of mechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize and develop mechanical design solutions that meet safety, efficiency, and industry standards
• Perform stress analysis and tolerance studies to verify component and system integrity
• Produce detailed design layouts and drawings to engineering standards
• Design and execute test plans to validate component and system performance
• Specify purchased components and document designs, analyses, and results in engineering reports

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s a plus)
• 3+ years of mechanical design experience with mud pumps, positive displacement pumps, frac pumps, or related equipment
• Proficiency in CAD (Creo, Inventor, or SolidWorks) and FEA tools (Ansys or SolidWorks Simulation)
• Ability to read and interpret P&ID, electrical, and hydraulic schematics
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• ISO or API Q1 manufacturing experience and familiarity with API 6A, 7K, and 8C is a plus