The Role
Design, develop, and support electrical systems from concept through production. Create schematics, BOMs, wiring/harness drawings, and V&V test plans. Build prototypes, troubleshoot PCBA and system issues, ensure regulatory/compliance requirements, support manufacturing transfer, perform root-cause analysis, and participate in design reviews and risk assessments.
Summary Generated by Built In
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop electrical systems for products/equipment, from concept through release and production support.
- Translate requirements into electrical architectures, schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface/control definitions.
- Select and specify electrical components (power supplies, sensors, actuators, connectors, harnessing, PCBA components, etc.).
- Capable to repair PCBA’s including soldering through hole, SMT, fine pitch components and wire
- Create and maintain engineering documentation: schematics, BOMs, cable/harness drawings, wire diagram, test procedures, component libraries, and change orders (ECR/ECO).
- Build prototypes and support lab/field testing; troubleshoot issues using appropriate diagnostic tools (DMM, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.).
- Create verification and validation (V & V) documentation (DVP&R) and perform virtual and/or physical product V & V testing.
- Support verification and validation by developing test plans & test fixtures, executing tests, analyzing results, and documenting conclusions.
- Collaborate with manufacturing on design-for-manufacture/assembly, wiring practices, work instructions, and transition to production.
- Investigate and resolve production and field issues; perform root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions (CAPA).
- Ensure designs meet applicable safety, EMC/EMI, environmental, and regulatory requirements as needed.
- Participate in design reviews, risk assessments (DFMEA), and project planning; communicate progress and risks.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or closely related field).
- Typically 4–7+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Proficiency with electrical design tools (e.g., OrCAD/Altium, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, KiCad, or similar).
- Experience creating schematics, wiring diagrams, and electrical documentation packages.
- Working knowledge of fundamental electrical engineering principles (analog/digital basics, power distribution, grounding, protection, sensors/actuators and transmission line characteristics).
- Hands-on troubleshooting ability with standard lab instrumentation.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with embedded processing in C.
- Schematic and PCBA design and layout.
- Familiarity with relevant standards and compliance (e.g., UL/IEC, NFPA 70/79, CE marking, EMC).
- Experience with cable/harness design, connector selection, and environmental sealing practices.
- Experience with functional safety concepts and risk methods (FMEA, fault tree).
- Exposure to PLM/ERP systems (Windchill) and structured change control (ECR/ECO).
Core Competencies
- Practical problem solving and attention to detail
- Ownership of deliverables and follow-through
- Clear technical capabilities
- Clear technical documentation
- Collaboration and stakeholder management
- Comfort balancing performance, cost, manufacturability, and schedule
Work Environment / Physical Requirements (optional)
- Combination of office, lab, and manufacturing floor work.
- Occasional travel to suppliers/customer sites as needed.
- Ability to safely work around electrical equipment and comply with all safety procedures.
- Lift 40 lbs.
Reporting & Collaboration
- Reports to: Engineering Manager(s) & Electrical Engineering Lead.
- Works closely with: Engineering Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Project Management, Field/Service, and Engineering peers.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
- Typically 4-7+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience (or equivalent).
- Proficiency with electrical design tools (OrCAD, Altium, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, KiCad, or similar).
- Experience creating schematics, wiring diagrams, and electrical documentation packages (BOMs, cable drawings, change orders).
- Working knowledge of fundamental electrical engineering principles (analog/digital, power distribution, grounding, sensors/actuators, transmission lines).
- Hands-on troubleshooting ability with standard lab instrumentation (DMM, oscilloscope, logic analyzer).
- Capable of repairing PCBA including through-hole, SMT, fine-pitch components and wiring (soldering).
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Experience with embedded processing in C.
- Schematic and PCBA design and layout experience.
- Familiarity with relevant standards and compliance (UL/IEC, NFPA 70/79, CE marking, EMC).
- Experience with cable/harness design, connector selection, and environmental sealing practices.
- Experience with functional safety concepts and risk methods (FMEA, fault tree).
- Exposure to PLM/ERP systems (Windchill) and structured change control (ECR/ECO).
NOV Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NOV and has not been reviewed or approved by NOV.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials describe comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside life/disability insurance, a global EAP, wellness resources, and paid parental leave; the company also states it pays most U.S. health plan premiums, which bolsters perceived value.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program features auto‑enrollment, immediate vesting, and ongoing employer contributions; historical filings and comments point to a generally well‑regarded match even as exact formulas can change.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid parental leave and widely cited decent PTO at hire are complemented by options like experience‑based vacation credit and a flexible holiday, creating a rounded time‑off offering in many U.S. roles.
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What We Do
NOV delivers technology-driven solutions to empower the global energy industry. For more than 150 years, NOV has pioneered innovations that enable its customers to safely produce abundant energy while minimizing environmental impact. The energy industry depends on NOV’s deep expertise and technology to continually improve oilfield operations and assist in efforts to advance the energy transition towards a more sustainable future. NOV powers the industry that powers the world.
