Weatherford

Principal Electrical Engineer

Weatherford, Houston

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Job Description
This role will lead the development of electronics for rotary steerable drilling systems and other downhole technologies. The candidate should have experience in the design of digital, power, and analog circuit designs, and a solid understanding of electrical circuit theory. Downhole tool (MLWD and/or wireline) circuit design experience is preferred. Experience developing firmware is also preferred. This role will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to execute challenging engineering projects and delivering to plan. This role requires a candidate that is able to produce creative and efficient designs to meet product requirements and take ownership of the performance and reliability of those designs.

Requirements definition
Project planning
Conceptual and detailed design
Prototyping and testing
Troubleshooting
Failure analysis
Product documentation
Directing the work of other engineering and technical staff may be required

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 8+ years related experience
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
Master’s degree in electrical engineering preferred
Experience in the design of digital, power, and analog circuit designs, and a solid understanding of electrical circuit theory
Downhole tool (RSS, M/LWD and/or wireline) circuit design experience preferred
Experience developing firmware preferred
A proven track record of developing new downhole electronics designs is preferred

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Oil and Gas

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