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Mechanical Designer - Development

SLB
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Aug 2026

About the role

SLB is seeking an experienced Mechanical CAD Designer to join our team in Katy, Texas. The successful candidate will support engineering and sustaining projects by creating and maintaining mechanical design layouts, production drawings, and technical documentation in accordance with ANSI and SLB standards. This role requires a strong understanding of electro-mechanical systems, manufacturing methods, and design best practices to deliver accurate, high-quality engineering documentation.

We are looking for a collaborative and detail-oriented professional who can translate engineering requirements into practical design solutions. This position provides the opportunity to work on complex power distribution and control system projects while partnering closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to support product development and execution.

 

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain mechanical design layouts, production drawings, and related engineering documentation using approved CAD tools.
  • Develop detailed designs for weldments, skid assemblies, sheet metal components, cable routing, and power distribution systems.
  • Produce drawings from engineering layouts, sketches, specifications, and verbal instructions.
  • Apply ANSI and SLB drafting standards to ensure accuracy, consistency, and documentation quality.
  • Incorporate manufacturing requirements, tolerances, installation considerations, and serviceability into design solutions.
  • Support control panel, switchgear, generator control, VFD, and MCC-related projects.
  • Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve design issues and support project execution.
  • Maintain status updates and deliver assigned projects within established timelines.

 

 

Qualifications and Experience

  • Certificate or Associate Degree in CAD Design or a related technical discipline required.
  • Minimum 10 years of electro-mechanical design experience, preferably involving power distribution equipment, generator controls, VFDs, and MCCs.
  • Experience designing power systems and control panel layouts with knowledge of clearance, operation, and maintenance requirements.
  • Hands-on knowledge of electrical systems, including switchgear, control panels, and associated control systems.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD 3D and SolidWorks.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, drafting standards, and engineering documentation practices.
  • Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

 

 

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SLB is committed to a culture where everyone feels like they belong. To learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments, please visit our Diversity & Inclusion | SLB (slb.com) page for more information.

When certifying your application, you are also certifying on reading and understanding all of the below supplemental information. For purposes of the application and the below information, Company shall be defined to mean SLB. Please note that the below supplemental information and the employment application are NOT a contract.

  1. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & VETERANS

    Company policy is to provide every individual a fair and equal opportunity to seek employment and advancement at the Company without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, veteran or military status, disability, creed, ancestry, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status or any factors protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an "Equal Opportunity Employer". For more information please, refer to the latest version of "Know Your Rights" poster and the "Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster" located here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters. The Company is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

  2. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

    The Company will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local la

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