We are looking for a curious and enthusiastic Research & Development Engineer to join our engineering team in Edmonton.

This is a hands‑on engineering role for someone who enjoys going beyond simply determining whether a design works and wants to understand why it works, why it fails, and how it can be improved.

The primary focus of the position will be computer simulation and analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys diving deep into an engineering problem, developing a sound understanding of the underlying physics, building an appropriate simulation, interpreting the results critically, and communicating their conclusions to others.

While simulation will be the primary focus of the role, approximately 20-30% of the position will involve R&D; development, troubleshooting, physical testing, fixture design, and occasional mechanical/tool design.

Our engineering group is rapid‑paced team and driven by innovation, operational excellence, and customer intimacy. We work closely with manufacturing and operations to develop, improve, and support oilfield completion tools.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Perform advanced

FEA simulations

to evaluate stresses, strains, deformation, contact, failure mechanisms, and product performance.

Develop and analyze

CFD simulations

to investigate fluid flow, pressure drop, velocities, forces, hydraulic behaviour.

Investigate design failures and unexpected performance through simulation, calculations, physical testing, and root‑cause analysis.

Communicate technical findings and recommendations to engineers, manufacturing personnel, and other stakeholders.





Support the development and improvement of new and existing completion tools and components.

Design test fixtures and other equipment required to perform engineering testing.

Support troubleshooting of field, manufacturing, and testing issues.

Provide recommendations on design and processes, based on sound engineering principles, to continually improve efficiencies in new product design

Prepare technical reports, analysis documentation, test reports, and engineering recommendations.

Research industry advances in technology, materials, and standards to ensure innovation in new product design

Provide engineering guidance and recommendations to various departments on manufacturing, assembly, testing, and operational standards of new and existing tool designs

Revise and maintain drawings and models as necessary to ensure they continue to meet Packers Plus standards

Review technical documents for accuracy and completeness

Compliance with Packers Plus Health and Safety Program

Compliance to API-Q1 and ISO standards.

Position Requirements Experience and Skills

Abaqus/Ansys FEA experience, nonlinear analysis, ductile and hyperelastic material modeling

SolidWorks Flow Simulation or other CFD experience.

Experience with design verification, qualification testing, or root‑cause/failure analysis.





4+ years’ experience with downhole tools, design and applications an asset.

Manage multiple engineering projects and priorities while maintaining a high level of technical quality.

Excellent technical written and verbal communication skills

Advanced SolidWorks experience including part modelling, assemblies, design table and manufacturing drawings

Experience with product qualification testing, design validation, and failure analysis

Knowledge of machining practices including turning, milling, threading, tolerancing, surface finishes and tooling considerations

Excellent interpersonal, communication planning, problem‑solving, negotiation, and organizational skills

Experience in Research & Development (R&D;) processes

Education and Training

Minimum 2-year Diploma or Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum or other related field) or equivalent experience

APEGA/ASET membership is an asset

Knowledge of ISO/API Q1 standards

Physical and Safety Requirements

May require lifting/carrying up to 40 lbs.

Position is Safety Sensitive and subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol test

Subject to post-incident and reasonable-cause drug & alcohol testing

Extended periods of sitting at a desk using computer, monitor, keyboard and mouse

Competencies

Customer Intimacy

Operational Excellence

People & Culture

Innovation

Role Competencies

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Technical/Functional Knowledge

Curiosity

Project Management

Action Oriented

Interpersonal Savvy

Creativity

Technical/Functional Job Skill/Knowledge

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📌 Research and Development Engineer (Winnipeg)
🏢 Packers Plus Energy Services
📍 Winnipeg