Offshore Mechanical Engineer – Cranes, Winches & Machinery

NOV; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical plans

MDLIVE virtual visits

Dental care

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

NOV is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to provide engineering support for offshore cranes, winches, and related equipment. You will conceptualize structural and mechanical solutions, supervise 3D modeling and detail drawings, and ensure designs meet ABS, API, ASME, and AWS codes.

Ideal candidates have ABET‑accredited engineering degrees with 5+ years in design of lifting machinery, offshore or marine experience, and proficiency in Inventor and FEA tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program required.
• 5+ years of engineering experience, 2–5 years in design of components, machinery or lifting equipment.
• Proficiency with CAD software; Inventor preferred; FEA software experience required.
• Crane, offshore/marine, hydraulic or gear design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for offshore cranes, winches, and equipment.
• Conceptualize structural and mechanical design solutions and create layouts and detail drawings.
• Perform tolerance studies and verify drawings to meet codes (ABS, API, ASME, AWS).
• Prepare component and system level test plans, calculations, and engineering reports.
• Travel to customer/vendor sites (<10%). Communicate technical principles to other departments.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Technical English

CAD Software

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Inventor

FEA (ANSYS)

Siemens Teamcenter

Job description

NOV is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to provide engineering support for offshore cranes, winches, and related equipment. You will conceptualize structural and mechanical solutions, supervise 3D modeling and detail drawings, and ensure designs meet ABS, API, ASME, and AWS codes.

Ideal candidates have ABET‑accredited engineering degrees with 5+ years in design of lifting machinery, offshore or marine experience, and proficiency in Inventor and FEA tools.