This position supports Product Development, Sustaining Engineering, and Operations teams, contributing to innovative engineering solutions that enhance product performance, reliability, safety, and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will apply strong mechanical engineering fundamentals, analytical expertise, and a collaborative mindset to support NOV’s commitment to quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. Candidate must be able to perform engineering analysis, including computational simulation (FEA/CFD), modelling, and validation testing.
ResponsibilitiesProduct Design & Development
Contribute to the concept development, design, and improvement of Solids Control and Waste Management equipment and systems.
Apply Mechanical Engineering principles to support new product development and enhancement of existing product lines.
Perform engineering analysis, including computational simulation (FEA/CFD), modelling, and validation testing.
Support design verification and validation activities to ensure product performance, durability, and reliability.
Assist with material selection, material modelling, and structured testing programs.
Analyze test data and apply statistical methods to support sound engineering decisions.
Identify technical issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective actions.
Ensure engineering deliverables comply with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
Sustaining & Operational Support
Provide engineering support to address field issues, product improvements, and reliability initiatives.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Sales, and Global Engineering teams to support business objectives.
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts aligned with NOV’s operational excellence strategy.
Ensure all work is executed in accordance with NOV’s safety standards, ethics, and core values.
Technical Leadership & Professional Growth
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers as appropriate.
Support internal and external technical knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Stay current with emerging technologies, industry advancements, and best practices relevant to solids control, waste management, and drilling operations.
Prepare and deliver technical presentations or papers to support industry engagement and technical leadership.
Actively pursue continuous professional development in alignment with personal and business goals.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
8 years minimum experience in mechanical design, engineering analysis, and product development.
Proficiency with engineering simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, ABAQUS, SolidWorks Simulation or similar).
Experience supporting testing, validation, and performance evaluation activities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with Solids Control and Waste Management equipment and associated processes.
Familiarity with traditional drilling operations, drilling fluids systems, geothermal applications, thermal treatment technologies, and solids handling systems.
Experience supporting New Product Development (NPD) projects and product lifecycle management.
Knowledge of relevant industry standards and certification requirements.
Professional Engineer (PE), Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), or willingness to obtain.
SKILS AND COMEPTENCIES
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Technical accuracy and attention to detail
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Customer-focused mindset
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
- At least 8 years of experience in mechanical design, engineering analysis, and product development
- Proficiency with engineering simulation tools such as ANSYS, ABAQUS, SolidWorks Simulation, or similar
- Experience supporting testing, validation, and performance evaluation activities
- Experience with solids control and waste management equipment and associated processes
- Familiarity with drilling operations, drilling fluids systems, geothermal applications, thermal treatment technologies, and solids handling systems
- Experience supporting new product development projects and product lifecycle management
- Knowledge of relevant industry standards and certification requirements
- Professional Engineer license, Fundamentals of Engineering certification, or willingness to obtain
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.
NOV Insights
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.
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