Douglas F. Walters Jr., E.I .T.

Projects

Drilling Fluids

Robotics

Designed and programmed a robotic arm prototype to automate repetitive tasks, improving precision and efficiency.

Custom Circuits

Developed custom circuit boards tailored for sensor integration in harsh industrial environments.

Gearboxes

Engineered compact gearboxes optimized for torque and durability in heavy machinery applications.

About Me

My name is Doug Walters, and for the past 15 years I’ve been working in various engineering fields such as:

  • Oil and Gas Well Construction (Drilling Fluids)
  • Environmental Waste Treatment (Fryer grease and Port-o-lets)
  • Construction (Compressor Pads)
  • Flood Protection (FloodBreak)
  • Heat Loss Prevention (Heat Tracing)
  • Welding Engineering

I’m a hands-on builder at heart—cooking, programming, CAD, mechanics, and 3D printing are my favorite ways to stay curious and create. I also spend a fair amount of time watching Veritasium and going down rabbit holes.

I graduated from Texas A&M in 2014 and started out as a TIG welder in Lake Jackson, Texas. From there, I stepped into design work as a Heat Tracing Designer at Pentair in Houston. Within three years I found my way into the oilfield, and I’ve been traveling nationwide for work ever since.

Gallery

A glimpse into projects spanning drilling fluids, robotics, and custom designs.

A group of men are gathered around a large, metal drilling rig. One man in a suit and hat appears to be overseeing the operation, holding a microphone or similar device. The rig is actively releasing steam or smoke, indicating ongoing activity. The environment suggests an industrial or construction setting.
Technical drawing on white paper with detailed design layout, including geometric shapes and numbers, showing part of a mechanical structure. The design has annotations and measurements. The logo of 'SAGA Robotics' appears prominently on the lower right corner of the paper.
A black, mechanical device with a central structure enclosed in a circular frame is set against a gray industrial background. The device appears complex with multiple joints and components, possibly for engineering or robotics applications.
A person is working in a dimly lit workshop, handling parts of an engine. They are focused, with one hand holding a tool and the other stabilizing the machinery. The surroundings are cluttered with mechanical components and tools. Shelves filled with boxes and equipment are visible in the background.