What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Engineer position at Varel Energy Solutions?
Varel Energy Solutions (VES) is one of the world’s largest independent manufacturer and suppliers of downhole drilling and completions products to the energy sector. The key to the company's success is underpinned by the virtues and the cultural framework of our employees. VES offers an exciting and fast paced work environment, attractive benefits, and competitive pay. If you’re looking to invest in your career development, Varel Energy Solutions is the right place for you. Come join our team!
Summary: VES is looking for an Development Engineer to join our team in our Oklahoma City location. This person provides technical support to customers, sales, and engineering departments. Oversee the technical performance of assigned products by reviewing/analyzing all customer complaints, identifying concerns, and opportunities for improved product performance. Provides technical reports to sales and application management team.
Follows company safety policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Evaluate PDC Cutters at Varel’s Drill Bit Service Center, and markets abroad, to identify areas of improvement or product gaps.
- Provide technical support to Sales and Operations.
- Collaborate with PDC cutter vendors to communicate the problem statement, discuss innovative solutions for the broader market, set project priorities, and establish a field test plan for validating the proposed solution.
- Plan and oversee field testing of PDC cutters, participate in post run analysis of test cutters, and communicate updates to project team regarding project status and decisions.
- Manage test cutter inventory and part numbers.
- Monitor the performance of PDC cutters through analysis of returned PDC cutters, investigate product quality-related issues, and organize meetings with project team to review results and set action items.
- Maintain appropriate databases and documents related to the product development process.
- Advise Procurement on changes to standard products, consumption trends, and assist with PDC cutter lifecycle management.
- Perform other duties and participates in special projects as assigned.
Education and/or Experience:
- Associates’ or Bachelor’s in Engineering or Engineering Technology
- OR equivalent job experience related to Engineering, Testing, Product Development will be considered
- General knowledge of engineering principles, product development, and product management.
- Two or more years of related experience. Experience in product development, failure analysis, product testing, design of experiments.
Thank you for your interest in a career with Varel Energy Solutions.