Designer III

Exterran is the global market leader in full service natural gas compression and a premier provider of sales, operations, maintenance, fabrication, service and equipment for oil and gas production, processing and transportation applications. Exterran serves customers across the energy spectrum—from producers to transporters to processors to storage owners. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Exterran and its 11,000 employees have operations in over 30 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.exterran.com.

 

Exterran is seeking Designer III for our Houston, TX location.

Primary Responsibilities and Assignments Preparing Bills of Material and specifications; creating documentation required and processing Engineering Change Orders; ensuring adherence to designated quality and cost parameters; using CAD systems. Ensures quality of drawings and functionality of equipment by assisting in the building / acquiring of prototypes; testing and analyzing results; making various calculations, such as strength of materials, weights, simple forces and stresses, frequently using charts and tables. Analyzing the effect of proposed changes for proper fit and/or interference problems; recommending possible solutions or alternate construction; modifying drawings as required; conferring with engineers to resolve issues; adhering to company policies and procedures. Maintains equipment by following manufacturer's instruction and procedures. Maintains technical knowledge by conferring with technical specialists and suppliers; attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Requires use of computers, drafting and hand tools, measuring instruments; proficient using 3-D CAD design; proficient using complete Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), proficient with email system, Microsoft Outlook preferred; strong creative ability to design and develop mechanical / electrical / electronic equipment. Good organizational and planning skills; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions; self motivated, ability to work under general supervision; close attention to detail. Clear and concise verbal and written communications; ability to coordinate others to accomplish objectives. Associates Degree in ME, EE, Drafting or related field with 6-10 years designing and documenting mechanical / electrical / electronic equipment or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires knowledge of drafting standards and geometric dimensioning.
Fully proficient designer that creates mechanical / electrical / electronic designs for new product parts, subassemblies, assemblies or system configurations using 3-D, CAD or manual systems; compiling Bills of Materials; assisting in the assembly of prototypes. Works under moderate supervision. Supports the department by studying engineering sketches, specifications and supporting documents. Designing, detailing, documenting and verifying mechanical / electrical / electronic parts, subassemblies, assemblies or systems configurations;  assigning less complex detailing work to drafters and providing technical assistance and mentors lesser experienced drafters. Drawing 3-D models, depicting relationship of component and parts; identifying dimensions, angles, curvatures, tolerances and materials.

Education and Certification 
Desired:Associates Degree in ME, EE, Drafting or related field.

Specific Work Background/Experience
Required:6-10 years designing and documenting mechanical / electrical / electronic equipment or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Exterran is an Equal Opportunity Employer