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Mechanical Engineer - FEA and Design

National Oilwell Varco

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Conroe, TX
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

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.