Research Development and Engineering

Job Purpose    

Weatherford is looking for summer 2026 Research Development and Engineering (RDE) Interns for our Mumbai location. Our 10 weeks internship will provide you with hands on experiences which will drive your personal success and development.  You will become familiar with critical Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) standards, the oil and gas industry and how Weatherford impacts outcomes. You will participate in technically focused training, professional development training, and team meetings.  The core of your internship will include a project with meaningful impact, where you will work across groups to develop solutions and then present your results. During your internship you will be supported by your manager, as well as our Talent Development team who will ensure that you grow professionally as well as in your knowledge of our organization and industry. 

Roles & Responsibilities

SAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE

· Maintains the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activities are carried out ethically and in compliance with Company's Security, Compliance & HSE policies, Management System, relevant laws, regulations, standards, and industry practices and complies with the Company's Rules to Live By

· Places Quality, Health & Safety, Security and protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers or the communities in which we live and work at risk

· Seeks continual improvement in Health, Safety, Security & protection of the Environment, taking into account responsible care, process vulnerabilities, public, customer and employee inputs, knowledge and technology and best business practices to exceed customer expectations

· Supervisors & Managers should demonstrate effective safety leadership for the health and safety arrangements of all subordinates and for any persons visiting them while on the Company premises

QUALITY

· Responsible for being familiar with the Company's Quality policies and takes an active role in the compliance and improvement of Weatherford's Management System

· Maintains service quality as immediate priorities when working across all areas of the business and continually seeks areas for improvement

OPERATIONS

As an Intern, you will be responsible for:

· Receiving coaching and mentoring to enable you to understand our organization and projects to develop your skills

· Completing internal projects to identify business improvements and critical customer outcomes

· Learning about our organization, our systems and processes to assist with the completion of projects and tasks

· Collaborating with cross-functional teams and interns to interact and network with global business leaders

· Presenting your project outcomes to our Senior Leadership team

· Providing feedback at the conclusion of your internship

· Applying Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) standards and procedures in all situations to ensure compliance is maintained

COMMUNICATION

· Maintains effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal and where appropriate external

· Supervisors & Managers should clearly communicate expectations, roles and responsibilities to their reports

FINANCIAL

· All employees have an accountability to the organisation to be financially responsible whether they are in charge of a function budget or simply their own expenses

· Costs incurred should be within approved budget, processed within agreed time frames & following the relevant financial policy and procedure

PEOPLE & DEVELOPMENT

· Employees have a responsibility for developing their own careers within the Company including completing all necessary function, compliance & business standards training to enhance their knowledge, skills and experience

· Employees should engage on a regular basis with their line manager to discuss their personal performance, objectives and opportunities to enhance their skills and experience to support their career potential

· Supervisors are expected to actively engaging their employees to support talent management through Weatherford's performance management process, including but not limited to talent assessments, succession planning & regular coaching opportunities

· Supervisors should collaborate with Human Resources & Training Development to drive strategies for the recruitment & retention of key personal & to foster an environment that supports the attraction & retention of a high performing talented workforce

VISION & LEADERSHIP

· Demonstrates leadership, ethical behaviour and adherence to Weatherford standards at all times

Experience & Education

REQUIRED

· Be Currently enrolled in the 3d year or a final year of University or recently graduated from a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Civil, Chemical, Petroleum, Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI Engineering or related fields).  

· Possess an interest in learning, observing, and practicing a variety of experiences in our industry

· Demonstrate awareness, understanding, and skills necessary to work in a diverse environment

· Excellent writing and editing skills

· Articulate, with strong interpersonal skills

· Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

· Solid project management acumen

· Detail-oriented

· Self-directed, proactive, and curious

· Flexible and adaptable

· Attitude of a leader

· Enjoyment of building relationships

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

REQUIRED

· Excellent communication skills

· Ability to successfully balance customer relationships and operational timelines.

· Computer literate in Microsoft office suite.

· Ability to define problems, collect data, draw conclusions and develop and solutions.