Mechanical Engineer

NOV is actively recruiting candidates for a Mechanical Engineer role in Houston, Texas to provide support on new product development, product improvement, and technical/lifecycle support on multiple NOV products.   The primary responsibilities will be as follows:

• Conceptualize mechanical design solutions
• Perform stress analysis on mechanical components/systems
• Produce or check design layouts and detail drawings
• Create tolerance studies and check design documentation
• Research and specify purchased component parts
• Design component and system level test plans and test fixtures
• Generate engineering reports documenting design/analysis efforts and results
• Participate in sustaining engineering activities for continuous improvement of existing products
• Perform other work-related tasks as assigned
• Comply with all NOV company policies and procedures

We invite you to apply if you have the following qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor of Science or MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree 
• 2 or more years of relevant industry experience
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate ideas and thoughts clearly
• Strong attention to detail and highly motivated
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Work independently or in a design team setting
• Able to multitask multiple projects.

The following experiences are preferred: 

• Experience with mechanical design (machine elements, tolerances, material selection) 
• Knowledge of engineering standards and procedures
• Hands-on experience (e.g., mechanically inclined hobbies, experience in mechanic shop, hands-on with mechanical systems, understanding of welding practices, etc.)
• Experience with CAD systems, 2D and 3D (Inventor, SolidWorks, Acad, Creo etc.) 
• Experience from the Oil and Gas industry, Automotive, Mining or Process Manufacturing is preferred

Primary work location is: 

• 6390 N. Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77041

NOV thanks all interested applicants, however only those selected for interview will be contacted.