Mechanical Engineer - FEA and Design

NOV
Conroe, TX
JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Product 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.
  • Analyse 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.

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
  • 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.

ABOUT US

Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World

Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future.

Global Family

We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation

Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All

This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.
Posted 2026-06-26

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