Wireline Mechanical Engineering Intern

Job Duties

Support the development and testing of cutting-edge downhole intervention tools, including the Linear Mechanical System (LMS) and a Downhole Tractor.

The LMS is a mechanical tool used to shift the Fluid Loss Isolation Barrier Valve in well completions. Designed for high-pressure, high-temperature (HPHT) environments, it delivers high mechanical force in tight wellbore geometries—doubling the load capacity of current market-leading systems.

Downhole Tractor is a high-torque conveyance tool that operates inside the inner casing of oil and gas wells. These tools are essential for deploying equipment in horizontal or highly deviated wells where gravity-based descent is not possible. Both tools require robust mechanical design, thermal management, and precise control in extreme conditions.

Work alongside experienced engineers on real-world product development, contributing to the design, simulation, and testing of these high-performance tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in test fixture design and testing for LMS and tractor systems
• Support heat pipe design and thermal simulations
• Perform mechanical analysis, modelling, and calculations
• Analyse test data and contribute to failure investigations
• Document test plans, procedures, and reports

What You'll Gain:

• Exposure to High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) tool design and real-world market leading product development
• Experience in thermal simulation and mechanical system design including transmission, seal, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience in interpreting mechanical drawings (GD&T, materials, surface finish and coating)
• Hands-on involvement in LMS and tractor system testing and development
• Insight into the oil & gas intervention tool lifecycle

Qualifications