Senior Design Engineer Downhole Completion Tools
Listed on 2026-08-26
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Product Engineer
Job Description:
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Downhole & Completion ToolsJoin a Dubai-based engineering team developing and qualifying specialist equipment for the global oil and gas industry.
Location:
Dubai, UAE
Type:
Permanent
Salary:
Competitive / DOE
An established international oilfield technology company is expanding its engineering capability in Dubai and is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Design Engineer.
This is a hands-on engineering position covering the full design and development lifecycle of specialist downhole and completion equipment - from initial design concepts and calculations through to manufacturing drawings, prototype builds, testing and product qualification.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop downhole and completion equipment, including packer-related products
Produce and review engineering drawings, calculations and technical documentation
Lead design reviews and support new product development activities
Define design acceptance criteria in line with product and customer requirements
Support prototype manufacture, assembly, testing and product qualification
Develop assembly, disassembly and redress procedures
Prepare engineering test requests and technical reports
Work closely with manufacturing, operations and management throughout the product lifecycle
Manage engineering modifications and ensure design changes are accurately controlled and communicated
Ensure designs meet relevant customer, manufacturing and industry requirements
Requirements:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering or a related discipline
Significant experience designing equipment for the oil and gas industry - ideally around 10+ years
Strong background in downhole tools, completion equipment or closely related oilfield products
Understanding of completion equipment design calculations
Knowledge of API manufacturing principles and their application to packer design
Familiarity with standards such as API 11D1
Experience using mechanical CAD/design packages such as AutoCAD, CADWorx or similar
Practical understanding of manufacturing, assembly, prototype testing and product qualification
Strong English communication skills
Candidates already based in the UAE or internationally based engineers interested in relocating to Dubai are welcome to apply.
Requirements:
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