Sr. Electrical Engineer (Drilling/Lwd/Mwd)

Job Summary:

CNPC USA is actively seeking creative, innovative, best-in-class experts to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity for a Sr. Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in down-hole electronics development. The Sr. Electrical Engineer will be responsible for leading new product development and/or existing product improvement projects for down-hole drilling tools.

The Senior Electrical Engineer reports directly to the Technical Measurement Lead, and indirectly to the Director of Drilling.

Responsibilities:

• • Conduct all business activities in accordance with CNPC USA core values.
  • Commitment to occupational health, safety & working environment based on HSE rules and regulations.
  • Adheres to and is an advocate of CNPC USA Product Development and Commercialization Process ensuring cross-functional workflow through all phases of stage gate product development process.
  • Responsible for developing every aspect of the electronics for downhole products ranging from high sensitivity sensors to the system's firmware, system architecture and wiring diagram, acquisition system design, motor control, power supplies, and signal digitalization.
  • Develop new products in accordance with customer or contract requirements from initial concept study to final product qualification testing and support.
  • Interface with multi-disciplined team members for electronics packaging and sensor development.
  • Research customer design proposals and specifications to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of new designs or applications.
  • Modify existing products to incorporate new technologies for functional and reliability improvements.
  • Direct testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
  • Create Test Procedures and Engineering Test Reports consistent with engineering policies and procedure.
  • Participate in project reviews and all activities related to the development of new products.
  • Participate and provide input into process improvements for standardization of checklists and guidelines.
  • Effectively communicates with project peers and engineering team via e-mail, web meetings, and instant messaging, including status reports and presentation slides.
  • Function as an independent resource and technical support contact when appropriate.

Key Skills:

• Demonstrated progressive high temperature electronics development experience in down-hole drilling products, experience in logging while drilling tool, rotary steerable tool and down-hole wireless communication is a plus.
• Excellent technical understanding of power electronics, digital/analog circuit design and embedded systems.
• Proficient in C/C++/Basic/Fortran/Assembly/FPGA programming.
• Working knowledge of failure analysis.
• Proven ability to deliver on time, on target, with quality and sustainability.
• Effective in project management and communication.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; with ten years of related experience down-hole electronics and wireless communication development.

Work Environment:  

This job operates mainly in a professional office environment but may also be required to visit or work in a shop environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. In addition, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to vibration. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing and the ability to lift 20lbs and bend is required.

Travel:

This position may require international and domestic travel. Local travel between CNPC USA locations and testing facilities is required.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities

CNPC USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Disclaimer: The job description is not
designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties,
responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or
without notice.