Design Engineer

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• Work independently and in a team environment to analyze requirements from customers and develop design solutions
• Perform engineering design evaluations and present findings to leadership and customers
• Produce engineering drawings and bills of material (BOM) to comply with sales order requirements
• Perform dimensional fit tolerance analysis and functional analysis, which includes form, fit and function
• Produce other required design documentation as required
• Evaluate designs for cost and manufacturability
• Optimizing designs to minimize cost and schedule impacts
• Assist Sales, Customer Service, and Manufacturing in resolving design (basic to moderate level of complexity), drawing, bill of material and technical issues
• Assist in the resolution of shop floor or vendor manufacturing problems
• Full working knowledge of all engineering processes; workflows, engineering software, tools, and basic product knowledge
• Review peer drawings and BOMs to ensure drawings meet customer requirements and provide feedback as necessary

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 3-5 years of directly-related experience
• Minimum of 2 years experience designing progressive cavity pumps or rotating equipment
• Working knowledge of MIP operating systems (Team Center and PDM Vault) and procedures is essential
• Experience using Solid Works (Preferred) or equivalent

• 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. Coverage options for just yourself as an eligible employee start at as little as $40 per pay period (bi-weekly), and plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) start at $150.50 per pay period (bi-weekly).
• Starting in 2026, 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.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Oil and Gas

Houston, TX

$85,000.00-$95,000.00

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