The Role
Designs new products and equipment for R&D projects, creating 3D CAD models, 2D engineering drawings, schematics, and bills of materials. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, analyzes feasibility, supports design reviews, and ensures designs meet customer, manufacturing, quality, safety, and cost requirements. Maintains design documentation and version control while contributing to drafting standards and systems development.
Summary Generated by Built In
This role will prepare designs to assist in developing ideas generated by engineers, designs products and equipment, and will be responsible for producing safe, technically accurate and cost effective equipment designs.
ResponsibilitiesPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist Project Leader, Senior Designer or Design Engineer in selection of the simpler components and the design details for inclusion in the project/product design.
- Layout and design specific areas as assigned per the Company procedures and standards.
- Design general arrangements or base systems based on customer needs and requirements.
- Analyze data to determine feasibility of product proposal.
- Prepare or direct preparation of product or system layout with detailed drawings and schematics.
- Review work order and procedural manuals to determine critical content.
- Calculate figures to convert design dimensions to resizing dimensions specified for subsequent production processes.
- Assist in systems development as required, such as drafting standards, parts list systems, computer programming.
- Perform other work related tasks as assigned.
- Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.
FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop detailed 3D solid models using CAD software for new product concepts.
- Produce accurate 2D engineering schematics, drawings, and BOMs from 3D models.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional R&D teams to iterate designs and resolve technical challenges.
- Work independently and create new designs with minimal input. Own designs from concept development and meet all customer requirements.
- Ensure all releases meet company quality standards and global manufacturing requirements.
- Maintain design documentation and version control in accordance with NOC standards.
- Lead design reviews, provide feedback on manufacturability and cost effectiveness.
Qualifications
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Drafting, or related field.
- 4+ years of professional experience creating 3D models and 2D drawings in an R&D environment.
- Proficiency with industry‑standard CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo).
- Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerancing, and manufacturing processes.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to think quickly under tight deadlines.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities across global locations.
- Attention to detail with a commitment to high‑quality deliverables.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Solidworks
- Solidworks Vault
- Teamcenter
- AutoCAD
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
- Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
- FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
- FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
- FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
- All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
- All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year
Skills Required
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Drafting, or a related field
- 4+ years of professional experience creating 3D models and 2D drawings in an R&D environment
- Proficiency with industry-standard CAD tools, such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Creo
- Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerancing, and manufacturing processes
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities across global locations
- Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality deliverables
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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The Company
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.
