NDT Systems Engineer - Ultrasonic & EM Inspection Innovator

National Oilwell Varco; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

National Oilwell Varco is seeking an NDT Systems Engineer in Houston to enhance inspection technologies for tubular products. This position involves working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and operations to improve inspection capabilities and troubleshoot field challenges.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and over 5 years of experience in NDT—specifically with ultrasonic testing. The role supports the optimization of systems and requires strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in ultrasonic testing or related technical disciplines.
• Experience supporting, troubleshooting, testing NDT equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and optimization of inspection systems.
• Collaborate on equipment performance and reliability improvements.
• Investigate inspection-related challenges in manufacturing.

Skills

Ultrasonic testing (UT)

Nondestructive testing (NDT)

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C++

C#

Job description

National Oilwell Varco is seeking an NDT Systems Engineer in Houston to enhance inspection technologies for tubular products. This position involves working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and operations to improve inspection capabilities and troubleshoot field challenges.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and over 5 years of experience in NDT—specifically with ultrasonic testing. The role supports the optimization of systems and requires strong analytical and communication skills.