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Sr. Mechanical Engineer

NovHouston, TXApril 12th, 2026
Job DescriptionProvide engineering support on mechanical equipment.Conceptualize mechanical design solutions.Perform stress analysis on mechanical components/systemsProduce or check design layouts and detail drawings.Create tolerance studies and check design documentationResearch and specify purchased component partsDesign component and system level test plans and test fixturesGenerate engineering reports documenting design/analysis efforts and resultsIdentify product improvementsPerform other work-related tasks as assignedComply with all NOV company policies and procedures.Failure analysis – Analyze and review components from the field that failed or under performedSupport manufacturing and qualityReview NCR’s and provide engineering dispositionsDeal with forgings and India vendors to sustain and develop various expendable componentsWork with NOV Marble Falls on product specific investment cast componentsUpdate internal product specific specificationsWe invite you to apply if you have the following qualifications and skills:Bachelor of Science or MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree.Minimum 5 years of design experience.Familiar with material science (heat treatment & hardening) applied to mechanical engineering.Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate ideas and thoughts clearlyKnowledge of engineering standards and proceduresMechanically inclined with the ability to work with minimal supervision.Strong attention to detail and highly motivatedWork independently or in a design team settingAble to multitask on multiple projectsPrevious oilfield experience or familiarity preferredProficient in the following engineering software:CAD: Solidworks or equivalent 3D software.FEA: Solidworks Simulation, or equivalentHands-on experience (e.g. mechanically inclined hobbies, experience in mechanic shop, hands-on with mechanical systems, welding)Have knowledge and experience working in or with an ISO and/or API Q1 certified manufacturing facilityWorking knowledge of industry specifications: API 6A, 7K, and/or 8CExisting experience is beneficialCeramic materialsMaterial selectionMetallurgyHeat treatingInvestment casting process and designForging process and designFailure analysisVolume engineering decisionsFrac operations & drilling operationsCustomer and vendor conversations and relations