Matt Timmer

Mechanical CAD Designer with experience in oil & gas drilling equipment, new product development, and complex mechanical assemblies. Proven ability to design and deploy large-scale systems, including 60+ ILLUMIC lighting installations across seven countries. Designed 100+ components currently in service on rigs worldwide.

Skilled in SolidWorks, GD&T, DFM, applications engineering, and manufacturing support. Recognized as a go-to resource for new product development, early-stage concept evaluation, and field-driven design solutions.

CAD Designer at Canrig Drilling Technology / Nabors Industries (2024-05 – Present)

Mechanical CAD Designer responsible for designing and developing drilling equipment components and systems.

• Designed and developed 60+ ILLUMIC lighting systems deployed across seven countries, improving rig visibility, safety, and operational efficiency
• Designed 100+ components currently in service on rigs worldwide, supporting reliability, manufacturability, and field performance
• Supported new product development and rig-specific applications, delivering innovative mechanical solutions for global drilling operations
• Contributed to mechanical design for Canrig's Red Zone Robotics (RZR) system, enhancing rig floor automation and reducing human exposure to high-risk tasks
• Performed applications engineering including equipment fitment checks and field-driven design corrections
• Developed source-controlled documents (SCDs) for hydraulic cylinders and critical components
• Created product manuals, safety bulletins, and product matrices supporting global operations
• Participated in Critical Design Reviews (CDRs) for new product development
• Collaborated with manufacturing, engineering, electrical, and field teams to validate designs, resolve production issues, and ensure manufacturability
• Utilized SolidWorks, EPDM, GD&T, and DFM principles to produce accurate models, assemblies, and documentation

Mechanical Drafter at Canrig Drilling Technology / Nabors Industries (2022-08 – 2024-05)

Mechanical Drafter responsible for producing detailed manufacturing drawings and supporting documentation updates.

• Produced detailed manufacturing drawings for top drives, iron roughnecks, catwalks, and other drilling equipment
• Supported ECNs, tolerance analysis, and documentation updates to meet internal and API-aligned standards
• Improved drawing clarity and reduced revision cycles through standardized modeling practices and consistent application of GD&T
• Provided hands-on support to manufacturing and assembly teams to ensure accurate interpretation of design intent
• Conducted drawing checking to ensure accuracy, clarity, and manufacturability

B.S. in Engineering Design Technology – Sam Houston State University (2022)

A.A.S. in Mechanical Design – Houston Community College (2020)

Construction Management – Lamar University (2016 – 2019)