Senior Mechanical Engineer

Join a team developing the next generation of drilling technology. The Senior Mechanical Engineer is a technical authority who leads the development of rugged, high-performance equipment, including innovative mechanisms, robotic and autonomous systems, precision motion systems, and other advanced mechanical solutions for demanding oilfield applications. The role sets the engineering approach for complex design challenges by reducing unfamiliar problems to first principles, defining loads and motions, evaluating competing concepts, and directing the analysis and validation needed to prove safe, reliable performance. This engineer leads projects through the complete product lifecycle—from research and concept development through detailed design, manufacturing, assembly, testing, field deployment, and continuous improvement—and owns how those solutions perform in the real world. Working across controls, Manufacturing, Quality, field operations, customers, and vendors, the position drives improvements to existing products, originates new concepts, supports patentable innovations, mentors engineers and designers, and influences engineering practices beyond individual projects.

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
- 8–12+ years of relevant engineering experience, including leading design of complex products or systems.
- Advanced proficiency with 3D parametric CAD software (AutoCAD, Solid Edge, SolidWorks, or Inventor), MathCAD, and simulation/FEA tools (SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS).
- Demonstrated experience leading design reviews, root-cause investigations, and cross-functional technical efforts.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing/inventory software and spreadsheet and word processing software.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and write in English, and to communicate effectively with colleagues, customers, vendors, and leadership.
- Ability to solve complex problems with many variables and to make sound technical decisions with limited direction.
- Valid driver license and valid passport required; domestic and international travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

- Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Deep expertise in machine design, strength of materials, metallurgy, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid power.
- Extensive knowledge of drilling engineering principles, drilling practices, and drilling rigs.
- Demonstrated leadership in designing automated machinery, robotic mechanisms, precision motion systems, or other high-performance industrial equipment.
- Experience with oilfield regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Understanding of patents and intellectual property; experience originating invention disclosures and mentoring and developing engineers.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit, stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear and smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to vibration, risk of electrical shock, wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high and precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions and extreme cold and heat. Any shop, yard, or rig-site visit requires compliance with applicable safety requirements and use of designated personal protective equipment. Nabors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities; contact HR to request an accommodation.

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Work Authorization Requirement: Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Nabors does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.