This role involves designing and developing software for robotic systems, analyzing performance data, and mentoring team members, requiring extensive experience in automation and robotics.
OVERVIEW:
The Sensors and Robotics Team at Aramco’s Houston Research Center creates disruptive technologies to advance discovery of resources, recovery from the subsurface, and operational efficiency. We’re looking for a creative, hands-on problem solver who plays well with others, likes to tackle big challenges, and takes responsibility for delivering results. Our interests include developing sensors and robotic systems for automating our Upstream operations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Rapidly design software and firmware architecture
- Develop software, firmware, and/or test environments for oilfield robots and the sensors they carry
- Must have strong hands on experience that can lead to prototyping, development, and integration onto robotics and automation systems
- Must have strong experience with C++, Python, Arduino
- Collect and analyze lab data and field data to debug systems and evaluate performance
- Manage engineering efforts to ensure high quality results and timely delivery on commitments
- Provide technical insights and experienced guidance to help other people in the team do their best work and deliver great results
- Publish results in peer-reviewed journals and conferences; support drafting of patent applications
- Must have strong experience with design and simulation software.
- Occasional travel required to technical conferences and to support testing new technologies at our facilities in Saudi Arabia
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline from a recognized college or university.
- Nine (9) years applicable experience, such that the incumbent is clearly recognized as an expert in the field.
- Must be able to communicate and comprehend accurately, clearly and concisely in English at a level required to perform the job as outlined.
- Must have a thorough knowledge of engineering practices including scientific and economic principles, calculation methods, design details, and codes, standards and specifications. Must possess good work habits, a strong work ethic, and be able to adhere to company work hours, policies, and standard business etiquette.
NO THIRD-PARTY CANDIDATES ACCEPTED
Top Skills
Arduino
C++
Design And Simulation Software
Python
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