Development Engineer- Stabil Drill- Houston, Texas
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Job overview
Stabil Drill is seeking a Development Engineer for its Engineering group in Houston, Texas. The role involves designing mechanical components for new oilfield tools and products from concept through production. The engineer will support project planning and design, verify product designs, coordinate and test prototypes, and provide support to manufacturing and service facilities.
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Description
Stabil Drill, A Superior Energy Services Company, is a global company that provides tough, durable tools to support the energy industry in some of the most demanding drilling applications. We have the most talented team of knowledgeable people who work together to deliver on our promise of integrity, strength and innovation.
Stabil Drill is currently seeking a Full-Time Development Engineer to join our team in Houston, TX.
The position is in the Engineering group. It involves designing various mechanical components for new oilfield tools and products from concept through production by performing the following duties:
Roles and Responsibilities
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Assist in the planning, design, and drafting of multiple engineering projects
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Create conceptual layouts of new tools using Autocad and Inventor
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Create 3D models and drawings using Inventor
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Perform analytical verification of product designs
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Coordinate the manufacture of prototypes
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Assist with building and testing prototypes in assembly shop
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Prepare routine reports and memos
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Write maintenance manuals
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Interface with customers and suppliers
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Provide hands-on support with manufacturing and service facilities as needed
Job Requirements
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BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering
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0+ years of work experience in mechanical design engineering
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Excellent analytical skills; Able to calculate loads and stresses by hand
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Professional documentation and communication skills
Outstanding Benefits:
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Medical, Dental, and Vision
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Matching 401(k) Plan
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Personal Time Off (PTO)
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100% Company paid Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and Basic Life Insurance.
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against any job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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How this job compares
Set against the 7,755 open Mechanical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Texas median$117–160K/yr270 salary ranges
- Texas median$40–61/hr24 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 807 open Mechanical Engineer jobs in Texas and 7,755 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Mechanical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 6,451 postings).
- Education
- 5,294 of the 7,755 open Mechanical Engineer jobs (68%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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