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Global oilfield equipment and services provider

NDT Physicist

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

Requires 5–10 years of relevant industrial experience in ultrasonic nondestructive testing.
Requires a bachelor's degree or higher in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics with specialization in ultrasound or nondestructive testing, or a related field.
Experience in the design and development of nondestructive evaluation systems and testing of NDE components and systems.
Demonstrated ability to perform analytical and experimental research.
Familiarity with data acquisition, signal and image processing, electronics, ultrasonic probes, and instrumentation.
Knowledge of finite element methods for ultrasound or electromagnetism.
Knowledge of computer vision or vision-language models for nondestructive testing or automation.
Knowledge of industry standards such as API and ASTM.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Develop ultrasonic and electromagnetic inspection systems for tubular goods.
Design and implement new procedures and methodologies for nondestructive testing.
Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers on equipment design, manufacturing, and testing.
Investigate and resolve inspection challenges encountered in field operations.
Communicate technical findings and suggestions through detailed reports and presentations.
Support Operations with ultrasonic scan plans and address customer inquiries and technical issues.

Experience with phased array ultrasonic testing and/or electromagnetic inspection methods, such as magnetic flux leakage or eddy current.
Working knowledge of programming languages and PC tools on Windows or Linux, such as C, C++, C#, Python, or JavaScript.
Strong problem-solving skills and experience with practical problem-solving methodologies.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Self-motivation, innovation, and ability to conduct independent research in a multidisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop ultrasonic and electromagnetic inspection systems for tubular goods.
Design and implement new procedures and methodologies for nondestructive testing.
Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers on equipment design, manufacturing, and testing.
Investigate and resolve inspection challenges encountered in field operations.
Communicate technical findings and technical suggestions through detailed reports and presentations.
Support Operations with ultrasonic scan plans and address customer inquiries and technical issues.

Qualifications

5–10 years of relevant industrial experience in ultrasonic (UT) nondestructive testing.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics (with specialization in ultrasound/NDT), or a related field.
Experience with phased array ultrasonic testing and/or electromagnetic inspection methods (e.g., magnetic flux leakage, eddy current) is preferred.
Experience in design, development of nondestructive evaluation (NDE) systems, and testing of NDE components and systems.
Demonstrated ability to perform both analytical and experimental research.
Working knowledge of programming languages and tools on PC (Windows or Linux) such as C, C++, C#, Python or JavaScript is highly desirable.
Familiarity with data acquisition, signal & image processing, electronics, ultrasonic probes, and instrumentation.
Knowledge of finite element methods for ultrasound or electromagnetism
Knowledge of computer vision or vision-language model for NDT or automation
Knowledge of industry standards such as API, ASTM.
Strong problem-solving skills and experience with practical problem-solving methodologies.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Excellent communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Self-motivated, innovative, and capable of conducting independent research in a multidisciplinary environment.