Engineer.Electrical.II

National Oilwell Varco

Provo (UT)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A global engineering firm in Provo, UT is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design and develop electrical systems for products and equipment. The candidate will translate requirements into architectures and schematics while supporting production and troubleshooting. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and proficiency in electrical design tools. Join a dynamic team to make a significant impact in the oil and gas industry. This full-time position offers an innovative work environment and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

Typically 4–7+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience or equivalent.
Proficiency with electrical design tools is required.
Strong troubleshooting ability with standard lab instrumentation.

Responsibilities

Design and develop electrical systems from concept through production support.
Translate requirements into electrical architectures and schematics.
Repair PCBA’s including soldering and assembling electronic components.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

OrCAD/Altium

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

KiCad

Job description

Design and develop electrical systems for products/equipment, from concept through release and production support.
Translate requirements into electrical architectures, schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface/control definitions.
Select and specify electrical components (power supplies, sensors, actuators, connectors, harnessing, PCBA components, etc.).
Capable to repair PCBA’s including soldering through hole, SMT, fine pitch components and wire
Create and maintain engineering documentation: schematics, BOMs, cable/harness drawings, wire diagram, test procedures, component libraries, and change orders (ECR/ECO).
Build prototypes and support lab/field testing; troubleshoot issues using appropriate diagnostic tools (DMM, oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.).
Create verification and validation (V & V) documentation (DVP&R) and perform virtual and/or physical product V & V testing.
Support verification and validation by developing test plans & test fixtures, executing tests, analyzing results, and documenting conclusions.
Collaborate with manufacturing on design-for-manufacture/assembly, wiring practices, work instructions, and transition to production.
Investigate and resolve production and field issues; perform root‑cause analysis and drive corrective actions (CAPA).
Ensure designs meet applicable safety, EMC/EMI, environmental, and regulatory requirements as needed.
Participate in design reviews, risk assessments (DFMEA), and project planning; communicate progress and risks.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or closely related field).
Typically 4–7+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Proficiency with electrical design tools (e.g., OrCAD/Altium, AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, KiCad, or similar).
Experience creating schematics, wiring diagrams, and electrical documentation packages.
Working knowledge of fundamental electrical engineering principles (analog/digital basics, power distribution, grounding, protection, sensors/actuators and transmission line characteristics).
Hands‑on troubleshooting ability with standard lab instrumentation.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with embedded processing in C.
Schematic and PCBA design and layout.
Familiarity with relevant standards and compliance (e.g., UL/IEC, NFPA 70/79, CE marking, EMC).
Experience with cable/harness design, connector selection, and environmental sealing practices.
Experience with functional safety concepts and risk methods (FMEA, fault tree).
Exposure to PLM/ERP systems (Windchill) and structured change control (ECR/ECO).

Core Competencies

Practical problem solving and attention to detail
Ownership of deliverables and follow‑through
Clear technical capabilities
Clear technical documentation
Collaboration and stakeholder management
Comfort balancing performance, cost, manufacturability, and schedule

Work Environment / Physical Requirements (optional)

Combination of office, lab, and manufacturing floor work.
Occasional travel to suppliers/customer sites as needed.
Ability to safely work around electrical equipment and comply with all safety procedures.
Lift 40 lbs.
Reports to: Engineering Manager(s) & Electrical Engineering Lead.
Works closely with: Engineering Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Project Management, Field/Service, and Engineering peers.

About Us

Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.
We Power the Industry that Powers the World
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.
Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.
Purposeful Innovation
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.
Service Above All
This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.

About the Team

Corporate
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