Performance Engineer
Location: Houston, Texas (On-Site)
Company Overview
A leading premium drill bit manufacturer based in Houston, Texas delivers high-performance drilling solutions to customers worldwide. The company specializes in products for oil & gas and geothermal wells across both drilling and completions. Engineers are supported by advanced bit wear forensic capabilities and proprietary automated analysis technology that provides deep insight into product performance. The organization offers a fast-paced, technically driven environment with strong tools for employee success.
Position Summary
The Performance Engineer supports both sales and engineering functions through rigorous data analysis, product evaluation, and development of technical sales materials. This role focuses on identifying performance trends, optimizing product outcomes, and collaborating cross-functionally with sales, operations, repair, manufacturing, and design teams.
Key Responsibilities
Develop strong understanding of assigned applications and communicate how operational nuances affect drilling dynamics
Produce technical sales materials for internal and external stakeholders
Support account managers by identifying relevant offsets and utilizing internal software tools
Analyze drilling performance data to identify product improvement opportunities
Provide technical guidance to customers regarding product specifications and best practices; deliver training when required
Gather customer requirements and operational insights to support tailored product recommendations
Collaborate with design engineering to incorporate field feedback into product development
Support field trials by collecting, analyzing, and communicating performance data
Assist the sales team in identifying and tracking business opportunities
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong mechanical aptitude with high attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to interpret and visualize technical data
Effective time management and ability to handle multiple priorities
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capability
Confident communicator with both technical and commercial stakeholders
Willingness and ability to travel to rig sites as required
Programming experience (e.g., VBA, JSL, Python, R) is advantageous
Experience with visual analytics platforms (e.g., Spotfire, JMP, Tableau, Power BI) is beneficial
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline
Drilling industry experience preferred
Technical sales exposure preferred
Note: This role is based at our Client's site in the designated work location, and some travel to client sites will be required