Principal Engineer - Aftermarket

The Principal Engineer - Aftermarket provides critical engineering support for our products and systems post-sale. This role focuses on maximizing equipment uptime, performance, and longevity by diagnosing complex field and Repair & Maintenance (R&M) issues, designing retrofit kits, and developing custom engineering solutions for legacy products. Acting as a vital bridge between field service teams, manufacturing, and the customer, you will turn operational challenges into engineering solutions that drive long-term client satisfaction and aftermarket revenue growth.

Responsibilities:

• Field and R&M Engineering Support: Diagnose complex equipment failures, perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA), and provide timely technical solutions to field service teams and customers
• Retrofit & Upgrade Design: Create custom modifications, upgrade packages, and engineered solutions to improve the efficiency, safety, and reliability of installed systems
• Documentation & CAD Modelling: Generate detailed 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings, schematics, and accurate bills of materials (BOMs) for replacement and legacy parts
• Technical Asset Management: Develop and update product repair manuals, preventative maintenance guidelines, service bulletins, and testing procedures
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the product line, sales, supply chain, and production teams to scope custom repair projects, estimate engineering hours, and build accurate customer quotes
• Leadership: Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across teams.
• QHSE: Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements during all service activities

Required:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in product design or field engineering, with proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or Creo)
• Proven track record of conducting root cause failure analysis and mechanical or electrical troubleshooting on industrial equipment,
• Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) equipment experience and process
• Proficient with the offshore drilling process (e.g., drilling engineering) and related equipment (e.g., subsea systems, controls, drilling riser, rig drilling equipment)
• Exposure to digital/service analytics tools and predictive maintenance solutions
• Leadership experience or informal team management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex engineering concepts to non-technical stakeholders and clients
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

Preferred:

• Proficient with the offshore drilling process (e.g., drilling engineering) and related equipment (e.g., subsea systems, controls, drilling riser, rig drilling equipment)
• Exposure to digital/service analytics tools and predictive maintenance solutions
• Leadership experience or informal team management

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related technical field

About Us

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition.

Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, world-class team.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger - a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other's successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

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Weatherford is producing energy for today and tomorrow- with global opportunities as unlimited as your sense of adventure. Join us to make an impact on our customers, the industry, and the world.

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