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 fast-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.
If you are a technical person who loves understanding how things work, enjoys solving difficult technical problems, and wants to make simulation a core part of your engineering career, we encourage you to apply.
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 current 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 (Alberta)
🏢 Packers Plus Energy Services
📍 Alberta