Engineer

Summary:

Under general supervision, assists in the design and development and supports the sustainment of the existing product line of valves required to meet customer’s needs or market demands in accordance to the industry standards. This role will primarily be working with trunnion-mounted ball valves, with secondary work on other products including gate, globe, check and floating ball valves.

Utilize current manufacturing/business systems for cost, inventory and purchasing information. Prepare engineering documentation for drawings, bill of materials, material specification or other required data. Assist or conduct problem studies leading to recommendations for upgrading/improving existing equipment in field or lab environment. Under general supervision, perform product testing functions in a test lab facility and/or field location. Some travel may be required. Completes projects as assigned.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Incumbent receives assignments of limited scope and complexity.
• Uses a variety of standard problem-solving techniques.
• May assist more senior engineers in carrying out technical tasks requiring computation methods.
• Duties are assigned with detailed oral and occasionally written instructions.
• Work is reviewed in detail with guidance given.
• May give limited technical guidance to junior professionals or technicians working on a common project.
• Problem solving with customer field service and supplier manufacturing issues.
• Assist customers with service compatibility & applications.
• Support sales customer requests for technical information & assistance.

Skills/Knowledge

• Intermediate knowledge of engineering standards including codes and regulations affecting design development.
• Familiarity with API 6D, API 608, ASME B16.34 required.
• Must be able to understand all phases of field operations and equipment with particular attention to department or work group’s field of expertise.
• Intermediate expertise with Microsoft Office Suite of products, Word, Excel.
• Intermediate level of experience with Solid Works or similar engineering design software required.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required

Experience

• 3-6 years of experience in manufacturing, design, & product development for the valve industry.

About FET
FET (Forum Energy Technologies, Inc.) is a global company, serving the crude oil, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. FET is headquartered in Houston, TX with quality manufacturing, efficient distribution, and service facilities conveniently located to support the major energy-producing regions of the world. Forum’s products and services range from the underwater reservoir to the refinery, from the sea floor to the above ground transportation line. We pride ourselves on giving you a comprehensive offering of solutions to maximize your operations and improve your bottom line. Our customers are our partners and we work with them to solve their ever-changing challenges.

FET is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FET does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions and practices at FET are subject to the foregoing non-discrimination provisions and are based solely on merit, competence, performance, and business needs at the time.