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Mechanical Engineer

National Oilwell Varco

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Cedar Park, TX
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

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

  • 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 

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 
  • 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) 

Preferred / Beneficial Skills

  • Product lifecycle management experience 
  • Experience managing complex assemblies and large bills of materials 

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