Position "Lead Mechanical Engineer IV" in Germany

Reliability
Analysis Associates, Inc.

1440 North Lake Shore Drive, #30F,
Chicago, IL 60610

Phone:
312-274-0542;  Fax: 312-274-0574;  E-mail: reliability@nidus.com

Specializing in
the recruitment of Reliability, Maintainability,

Test,
Logistics, and System Safety Engineers

RAA, Inc. is seeking candidates
for the position described below:

Title of Position:   Lead Mechanical Engineer IV                                         

Type of Position: Full-time, permanent                                                                            Company: RAA Client       

Location: Near Hanover, Germany

Responsibilities: Apply
knowledge of analytical and empirical methods and tools to predict residual
life capability of mechanical drill string components which can be used for
effective life management. This includes:

·   
Establishing mission profiles which
represent operational conditions and environment.

·   
Performing structural analyses to define
time dependent stress history.

·   
Developing damage accumulation models and
maintenance factors for critical features and failure modes.

·   
Evaluating designs for life capability /
limitations and potential life extension opportunities.

·   
Reviewing repair and maintenance procedures
for potential improvements, including retirement policies, repair and rework
criteria, and preventive / condition-based maintenance.

·   
Supporting root cause and corrective action
programs to reduce down hole failures and improve product reliability.

·   
Developing new and improving existing
approaches and methodology to better reflect component stress behavior and
residual life.

·   
Providing consultation and participating in
technical reviews with design engineering and product reliability teams.

·   
Actively supporting new technology programs.
Summarizing and applying lessons learned to benefit the reliability of future
designs of drilling systems.

Requirements: 

• Strong written and
  oral communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and
  problem solving skills.
• Good cross-functional
  integration and teaming skills.

Education, Experience and Training:

Minimum -

·        
BS in Mechanical Engineering

·        
6+ years experience in mechanical design and
/ or life management in the Oil and Gas industry or related field

·        
Strong computer skills, in particular MS
Office and programming expertise

·        
Experience with solid modeling (i.e. UG) and
finite element modeling (i.e. ANSYS)

Desired -

·        
MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

·        
Background in low cycle fatigue, crack
growth, dynamics and interaction effects

·        
Familiarity with data analysis techniques

·        
Understanding of probability and statistics

·        
Familiarity with vibration theory; fluid
flow (CFD) and heat transfer

Interested candidates should call Ed Walbridge at 312-274-0542 or submit their resumes
to him at reliability@nidus.com or
via fax to 312-274-0574.