Senior Swivel Engineer

National Oilwell Varco; Kolbjørnsvik; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

National Oilwell Varco in Arendal seeks a Senior Swivel Engineer to design and develop mechanical components for offshore swivel systems. Join a specialist team delivering end-to-end engineering from concept to offshore execution, with collaboration across manufacturing, project management, and suppliers.

The role requires a MSc/BSc in mechanical fields, 5+ years in offshore or heavy machinery design, and strong Autodesk Inventor skills.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• Minimum five years in mechanical design within offshore, subsea, heavy machinery, or similar industries.
• Strong experience using Autodesk Inventor.
• Solid understanding of: Mechanical design, Manufacturing methods, GD&T, Engineering documentation.
• Experience with industry standards such as DNV, API, ASME, or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for offshore swivel systems.
• Create 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and engineering documentation using Autodesk Inventor.
• Take technical ownership of assigned design packages from concept through execution.
• Develop practical, reliable, and cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Support concept studies, FEED projects, detailed engineering, manufacturing, testing, and project execution.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, project management, suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Participate in design reviews, engineering verification, and technical problem solving.
• Identify opportunities for product improvements, standardization, and innovation.
• Contribute to the development of future engineering methods, including digital and AI-assisted engineering tools.

Skills

Mechanical design

Autodesk Inventor

GD&T

English communication

Education

BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

Navisworks

Autodesk Vault

Job description

Join NOV and help engineer the technology that keeps offshore energy moving.

Are you an experienced mechanical engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges? Do you want to work with highly specialized offshore equipment that is used around the world?

At NOV APL, we're looking for a Senior Swivel Engineer to join our Swivel Systems team in Arendal. You'll play a key role in designing and developing critical mechanical components for advanced offshore swivel systems while working alongside experienced specialists in a collaborative engineering environment.

This is an opportunity to work across the complete engineering lifecycle—from concept studies and FEED through detailed design, manufacturing support, testing, and project execution—while contributing to the continuous development of industry-leading technology.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Swivel Engineer, you will:

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for offshore swivel systems.
• Create 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and engineering documentation using Autodesk Inventor.
• Take technical ownership of assigned design packages from concept through execution.
• Develop practical, reliable, and cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Support concept studies, FEED projects, detailed engineering, manufacturing, testing, and project execution.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, project management, suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Participate in design reviews, engineering verification, and technical problem solving.
• Identify opportunities for product improvements, standardization, and innovation.
• Contribute to the development of future engineering methods, including digital and AI-assisted engineering tools.
  

What Success Looks Like

You'll quickly become a trusted member of the engineering team, independently delivering high-quality mechanical design solutions while taking ownership of assigned design packages. As you grow into the role, you'll contribute to product improvements, support projects across the full engineering lifecycle, and help advance NOV's swivel technology through innovative, reliable engineering solutions.

What You'll Bring

Essential Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum five years of experience in mechanical design within offshore, subsea, heavy machinery, or similar industries.
• Strong experience using Autodesk Inventor.
• Solid understanding of:
  • Mechanical design
  • Manufacturing methods
  • GD&T
  • Engineering documentation
• Experience working with industry standards such as DNV, API, ASME, or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with one or more of the following is an advantage:

• Autodesk Vault
• Navisworks
• Structural or mechanical analysis
• Offshore equipment
• Pressure-containing equipment
• Rotating machinery
• Swivel systems
• Product development
• Standardization
• Digital engineering or AI-assisted engineering tools
  

Who You Are

We're looking for someone who:

• Enjoys solving technically challenging engineering problems.
• Takes ownership of their work.
• Combines analytical thinking with practical engineering judgement.
• Is proactive and solution-oriented.
• Works well independently while collaborating across disciplines.
• Values quality, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.
• Is curious and eager to learn new technologies.
  

Why Join NOV?

Joining NOV means becoming part of a highly specialized engineering organisation developing technology used in demanding offshore environments worldwide.

You'll benefit from:

• Ownership of technically challenging engineering work.
• Exposure to the full product lifecycle—from concept to offshore execution.
• A collaborative team of experienced engineers with a strong knowledge-sharing culture.
• Opportunities to influence future product development and engineering standards.
• Exposure to modern engineering tools, including AI-assisted engineering solutions.
• Long-term career opportunities within technical leadership, specialist engineering, product development, and project management.
• A stable position within a global technology company delivering world-class offshore solutions.
  

About the Team

You'll join a close-knit team of seven engineers based in Arendal. The team works collaboratively on project-based deliveries, sharing knowledge and supporting one another while maintaining a high level of technical ownership.

Diversity & Inclusion

At NOV, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity in all its forms and believe that different perspectives drive innovation and success. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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