Role Snapshot
EHC is partnering with an industry-leading manufacturing organization in the Houston area to hire a Senior Pump Systems Design Engineer focused on mud pumps, positive displacement pumps, frac pumps, and related equipment.
- Job Type: Direct Hire
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Start Date: October 19, 2026
- Salary: $110,000–$118,000
A Day in the Role
Your day starts within core hours of 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (with flexibility on start time). After an initial period of training and demonstrated independence, you’ll move to a hybrid rhythm of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote. Most weeks are spent collaborating with product, manufacturing, and test teams, with minimal travel—about once per year domestically and possible international trips every 2–3 years.
What You’ll Tackle
- Own technical support for complex mechanical equipment to maximize performance, reliability, and maintainability.
- Conceive and refine innovative designs emphasizing safety, efficiency, manufacturability, and industry compliance.
- Run stress analyses and core engineering calculations for components and assemblies.
- Produce precise layouts, 3D models, and drawings aligned with established engineering practices.
- Execute tolerance studies and drive rigorous reviews to uphold design quality.
- Research, evaluate, and specify purchased components for performance, compatibility, and cost.
- Plan and conduct tests to verify component and system functionality.
- Author clear engineering reports summarizing designs, analyses, tests, and results.
- Stay current with evolving design tools, analysis software, and relevant technologies.
- Collaborate across functions from concept through manufacturing and system integration.
About the Work
You’ll drive product performance and reliability across mud pumps, positive displacement pumps, frac pumps, and related systems, contributing directly to safer, more robust equipment in demanding applications.
Compensation & Benefits
- Incentive Compensation Program (ICP) Bonus: Up to 10%, based on organizational profitability.
- Relocation: Assistance may be available for the right candidate.
Schedule & Travel
- Core working hours: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM; flexible start time available.
- Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote after training and demonstrated independence.
- Travel: Minimal—domestic ~1x/year; potential international travel every 2–3 years.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (required); Master’s in ME or related field preferred.
- 5+ years designing and developing mechanical equipment and machine systems.
- Direct design experience with mud pumps, positive displacement pumps, frac pumps, or closely related pumping equipment.
- Strong mechanical design foundation with proven product development outcomes.
- CAD proficiency: Creo, Inventor, and/or SolidWorks.
- FEA experience: Ansys and/or SolidWorks Simulation.
- Ability to interpret P&IDs, hydraulic schematics, and electrical drawings.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Clear communicator and effective team collaborator.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on exposure to mechanical systems, fabrication, welding, or technical hobbies.
- Background in ISO-certified or API Q1–certified manufacturing environments.
- Familiarity with API 6A, API 7K, and API 8C standards.
- Experience designing, implementing, or supporting hydraulic systems.