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HMH is a leading provider of drilling solutions, offering a wide range of products and services that are designed to be the safest and most efficient in the industry. Apart from our expertise in land and offshore operations, we are continuously expanding our knowledge within subsea mining, geothermal, onshore and offshore construction, as well as offshore wind industries. With offices in 16 countries across five continents, HMH maintains a strong global presence.
HMH is a frontrunner in developing and providing automation and digital solutions for our drilling customers to support their endeavor to improve efficiency and environmental footprint. Equipped with its brilliant team of engineers, HMH is committed to actively exploring opportunities in other industries. For us, this means new opportunities and challenges that we need creativity and great minds to solve in our efforts to innovate our future.

At HMH we value our employees. We offer exciting job opportunities that will give you the opportunity to grow in your role and give you the professional development you deserve. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, you will join a casual and inclusive work environment. Our environment is based on respect and having a good day at work, so you can expect to join a knowledgeable, global team who help each other to succeed.

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The Associate Mechanical Engineer applies mechanical engineering principles to support equipment design, calculations, and validation activities. In this role, the engineer supports mechanical projects and product development for pressure-containing and load-bearing equipment, including annular and ram blowout preventers, drilling risers, connectors, and associated equipment, following applicable design and development processes to meet customer requirements and expectations.

Job Responsibilities

• Execute, with guidance, the design, analysis, and evaluation of assigned individual and team projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and project requirements under oversight from more senior engineers
• Collaborate with analysis, materials, and other global engineering groups supporting the assigned project
• Provide technical leadership and engineering support cross-functionally to supply chain, manufacturing and test/assembly
• Formulate and implement plans to meet technical requirements, schedules and contract commitments of assigned components and systems
• Participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues through root-cause analysis or nonconformance analysis where appropriate
• Participate in technical and program reviews
• Ensure proper documentation of technical data generated for assigned projects and/or tasks, consistent with engineering policies and procedures
• Design products in accordance with industry standards (including API, ASME, BSSE)

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of relevant experience)
• Strong technical aptitude for applying mechanical engineering skills to solve open-ended technical problems
• Effective presentation and technical communication skills with both internal and external audiences

Desired Characteristics

• Product knowledge of Oil & Gas rigs, both onshore and offshore
• Experience designing pressure containing or load-bearing oil and gas equipment such as land or subsea BOPs, drilling risers, connectors, diverters, hydraulic control systems or similar equipment
• Basic understanding of general material types, coating types, manufacturing techniques, and non-destructive examination methods
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing ANSI Y14.5M (GD&T)
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications, MathCad, AutoCAD, and 3D parametric CAD tools
• Desire to grow in technical capabilities and take on complex challenges
• Ability to maintain project schedule while delivering expected results
• Ability to work in a team environment on short- or long-term projects

Additional Information

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, now or in the future, without employer sponsorship for employment visa status
• No relocation assistance provided

Location

Houston, TX