Mechanical Engineer

At NOV Energy Products & Services, we deliver reliable, easy-to-use equipment to the industries that power the world. Mechanical engineers within our global team are key drivers of technical excellence and critical contributors to high-impact projects.

Success in this role requires strong problem-solving ability, fast learning, collaboration, and leadership. This position focuses on the development and lifecycle support of M/D Totco Surface Products, including advanced measurement devices and data acquisition and control systems that enhance customer operations.

Our team is driven by a passion for innovation, continuous learning, and the application of advanced engineering principles. This is an opportunity to build a rewarding career in an environment that emphasizes professional development, teamwork, and growth.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of NOV's products, customers, and business operations
• Contribute to the design and development of new products and enhancements to existing systems
• Improve product performance, reliability, and efficiency through innovative engineering solutions
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, software, manufacturing)
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to technical decision-making
• Take ownership of assigned work and drive execution to completion
• Apply sound engineering judgment and take calculated risks while continuously learning and sharing knowledge

Work Scope

• Support the full product lifecycle: concept, design, analysis, testing, validation, commercialization, and sustaining engineering
• Work on MDT surface product lines including sensors, gas detection systems, data acquisition, and control systems
• Participate in supplier selection, prototype development, testing, and manufacturing support
• Conduct field testing and validation at customer sites (rigs, offshore platforms, drillships)
• Develop and maintain detailed engineering documentation (drawings, assemblies, and systems) using CAD and PLM tools
• Collaborate with project managers on planning, scheduling, and risk management
• Gain working knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality systems

Required Competencies

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Creo (Pro/E)
• Ability to read, interpret, and create drawings in accordance with ASME Y14 standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred / Beneficial Skills

• Product lifecycle management experience
• Experience managing complex assemblies and large bills of materials
• Knowledge of GD&T
• Experience with manufacturing processes (machining, sheet metal, welding, casting, assembly)
• Experience with structural analysis using FEA tools (Creo Simulation, SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS) and hand calculations
• Ability to develop load paths and free-body diagrams
• Experience with flow or thermal analysis tools (e.g., CFDesign or similar)

Why This Role

• Work on real-world engineering challenges that directly impact customer operations
• Be part of a collaborative, high-performing engineering team
• Opportunity to grow technically and professionally across multiple product lines
• Exposure to field environments and full product lifecycle ownership