Mechanical Engineer II

Join a team developing the next generation of drilling technology. The Mechanical Engineer II helps turn bold ideas into rugged, high-performance equipment by designing innovative mechanisms, robotic and autonomous systems, precision motion systems, and new mechanical solutions for demanding oilfield applications. This role combines hands-on problem solving with research and development: breaking complex mechanisms back to first principles, defining loads and motions, evaluating concepts, and using engineering analysis to prove that designs will perform safely and reliably. Engineers follow their projects through the complete product lifecycle—from concept development and detailed design through manufacturing, assembly, testing, field deployment, and continuous improvement—gaining direct ownership of how their ideas perform in the real world. Working with experienced engineers, controls teams, Manufacturing, Quality, customers, and vendors, this position offers the opportunity to improve existing products, originate new concepts, contribute to patentable innovations, and grow toward independent ownership of major design challenges.

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
- 2–4 years of relevant engineering experience.
- Working proficiency with 3D parametric CAD software (AutoCAD, Solid Edge, SolidWorks, or Inventor), MathCAD, and simulation/FEA tools (SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS).
- Working knowledge of manufacturing/inventory software and spreadsheet and word processing software.
- Ability to read, comprehend, and write in English, and to present technical information effectively to colleagues, customers, and vendors.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Valid driver license and valid passport required; domestic and international travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

- Engineering expertise in machine design, strength of materials, metallurgy, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid power.
- Knowledge of drilling engineering principles, drilling practices, and drilling rigs.
- Experience with MathCAD and FEA (SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS).
- Knowledge of drafting principles and of manufacturing software.
- Experience designing automated machinery, robotic mechanisms, precision motion systems, or other high-performance industrial equipment.
- Knowledge of oilfield regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated design creativity.

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.