Role

The Mechanical Engineer I supports the design and documentation of downhole tools as well as surface pump and process equipment under the guidance of the Tally Engineering Team. This role emphasizes learning and implementing company products, engineering standards, and processes while contributing to drawings, documentation, testing, and field support activities. Success in this role depends on attention to detail, willingness to learn, strong customer service orientation, and the ability to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced environment.

The job duties herein describe essential functions of the position. Additionally, regular attendance and punctuality are essential to the success of the position. The individual should be able to perform these essential functions with or without requested reasonable accommodations.

Essential Functions

• Assist in the design, evaluation, and production of fabrication drawings per customer and company requirements.
• Create and revise 2D drawings and 3D models using CAD software under supervision.
• Support the fabrication shop by answering drawing-related questions and incorporating approved revisions.
• Assist the supply chain department with specifying components and reviewing vendor documentation.
• Learn and apply industry standards, applicable regulatory codes, and company standards in assigned designs.
• Provide technical support to field operations with guidance from senior engineers.
• Assist with minor design modifications to existing equipment to improve manufacturability, cost, or reliability.
• Support the development and maintenance of design plans, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and material and testing standards.
• Maintain organized and current product documentation for manufacturing and field operations.
• Participate in sustaining, verification, and qualification testing at the component, assembly, or system level.
• Assist with QA/QC inspections of inventory parts and equipment.
• Support inspection and verification of downhole tools and equipment prior to shipment to the wellsite.
• Promote and adhere to all Company HSE policies, quality standards, and code of conduct requirements.
• Perform other duties and activities as assigned by supervisor within the physical constraints of the job.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 0–2 years of engineering experience.
• Experience or academic exposure to CAD (3D modeling and 2D drafting).
• Familiarity with Simulation and CFD exposure is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Willingness to learn downhole tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.

Skills, Abilities & Work Style

• Ability to work under supervision with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrates a strong desire to learn and develop engineering skills.
• Works collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and other stakeholders.
• Understands how individual contributions support team and company success.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This position requires working primarily in an office environment. When on work sites it requires working on surface areas that are often muddy or slippery. It also requires working around heavy machinery, mechanical equipment with moving parts and electrical equipment as well as exposure to loud noises and contaminants. The employee is regularly required to operate vehicles and drive long distances on company business.
•  Eye Exam: Ishihara Color Blindness & FAA Acuity Exam. 
• The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements 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. The employee is regularly required to use a telephone, computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, as well as to lift and carry objects such as books, files and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.  When working on site, the employee is required to stand, stoop, kneel and climb stairs. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The Company will conduct a job-related background check for all safety sensitive positions. The background check may consist of prior employment verification, professional reference checks, education confirmation, criminal background, motor vehicle record checks, drug and alcohol testing, and/or credit checks, as permitted by law. Third-party services may be hired to perform these checks. Although the type of background information checked for a particular applicant or employee will vary based on the position offered or the position held and the nature of the business, the checks will be applied consistently within that business and position. 

Information obtained during any criminal record check will not necessarily disqualify an applicant or employee from employment. 

All offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check. All background checks will be conducted and used in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws. 

The Company also relies upon the accuracy of information contained in employment applications, as well as the accuracy of other necessary information presented throughout the hiring process and employment. Misrepresentations, falsifications, or material omissions of any information may result in the exclusion of the individual from further consideration for employment or promotion, and for current employees, could result in termination of employment. 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Tally Personnel, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All such discrimination and harassment is unlawful and will not be tolerated.