Senior Engineer – Elastomers

About Us HMH is a leading provider of drilling solutions, offering a wide range of products and services that are designed to be the safest and most efficient in the industry. Apart from our expertise in land and offshore operations, we are continuously expanding our knowledge within subsea mining, geothermal, onshore and offshore construction, as well as offshore wind industries. With offices in 16 countries across five continents, HMH maintains a strong global presence.

HMH is a frontrunner in developing and providing automation and digital solutions for our drilling customers to support their endeavor to improve efficiency and environmental footprint. Equipped with its brilliant team of engineers, HMH is committed to actively exploring opportunities in other industries. For us, this means new opportunities and challenges that we need creativity and great minds to solve in our efforts to innovate our future.

Do you want to join our team?

At HMH we value our employees. We offer exciting job opportunities that will give you the opportunity to grow in your role and give you the professional development you deserve. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, you will join a casual and inclusive work environment. Our environment is based on respect and having a good day at work, so you can expect to join a knowledgeable, global team who help each other to succeed.

As a key technical contributor to the Elastomers Center of Excellence team, the Lead Engineer – Elastomers position will be a subject matter expert and advisor on various aspects of elastomer compounding, products and technology. This position is a recognized expert that creates technically differentiated solutions that result in higher performance BOP elastomer seals.

Job Responsibilities

• Use compounding and rubber chemistry expertise to lead and execute seal programs from R&D to manufacturing and commercialization.
• Relate intrinsic material properties such as strength, modulus, tear, chemical resistance, fatigue, adhesion to real-world product performance.
• Communicate technical knowledge and experimental findings in both written and verbal formats to peers, management and support staff in a concise and clear manner.
• Analyze data and interpret results using sound scientific principles, providing recommendations to the team with regards to compounding, material selection, curing and test design.
• Write new specifications controlling the quality of seal products.
• Provide manufacturing support for compounding, processing, molding,
• Communicate with vendors, product engineering and customers to resolve elastomer related technical issues.
• Develop and drive new processes to enhance value to the business.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of relevant experience).
• Minimum 3 years of relevant technical level experience.

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor’s degree in polymer science, material engineering chemistry, or chemical engineering.
• Master’s degree of PhD degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in elastomers/rubber technology.
• Prior Oilfield Experience.
• Knowledge of HNBR, XNBR and NBR compounds along with in-depth knowledge of the latest technologies on composites and polymer.
• Demonstrated work experience, publications, or filed IP in areas of material design, property-structure relationships and characterization.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including executive level presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Able to interface effectively with all levels of the organization and external customers.
• Clear thinker with ability to develop, communicate, and deliver clear strategy and action plans.
• Ability to sort through information and make timely and sound decisions.

Additional Information

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, now or in the future, without employer sponsorship for employment visa status.
• No relocation assistance provided.

Location

Humble, TX