Product Engineer I

NOV; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid time-off

3 weeks of vacation

Job summary

NOV is hiring a Mechanical Engineer in Houston, Texas to support product design, testing, and customer engineering support. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 0 to 3 years of related experience in oilfield and pipelines.

This role involves reviewing technical requirements, providing engineering support, preparing technical packages, and collaborating closely with customers. NOV offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) savings plan.

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of experience related to oilfield and/or piping & pipelines.
• Familiarity with nonmetallic/composite product design is preferred.
• Available for overnight and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Support product design, testing, and customer engineering support.
• Review applications and recommend appropriate products.
• Prepare technical packages for tenders and documents.

Skills

Problem Solving/Judgement

Detail-oriented

Interpersonal Skills

Customer service-oriented Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Mathcad

Autodesk Inventor/Solid Works

Job description

Job Description

We are hiring a Mechanical Engineer to support our product design, testing, and customer engineering support.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Review applications to understand technical requirements and recommend appropriate products.
• Act as a technical contact to ensure product applications meet design and performance specifications.
• Perform engineering calculations and present results including pipe properties, design verifications, flow mechanics, and pipe sizing.
• Review industry specifications and verify compliance with project requirements.
• Provide engineering support to internal and external customers including Sales, Field Service, Distributors, and End Users.
• Prepare technical packages for tenders and organize the technical tender documents, including exceptions and clarifications.
• Provide technical training and presentations to employees, distributors, and customers.
• Develop and maintain technical information in product literature, ensuring published parameters match QC test results and manufacturing practices.
• Visit job sites to resolve technical issues with design, installation, and field failures, and develop relationships with customers’ key technical staff.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Analyze product issues and field incidents.
• Develop, verify, and implement product design and manufacturing solutions for market requirements.
• Participate hands‑on in lab and manufacturing environments.
• Participate in product testing and qualification per industry standards.
• Design and draft models and drawings for the machine shop, providing technical support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Dependability/Attendance
• Problem Solving/Judgement
• Thoroughness
• Detail‑oriented
• Adaptability/Decisiveness
• Initiative/Perseverance
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Decision‑maker
• Customer service‑oriented Communication
• Proficiency in English
• Excellent oral & written language skills
• Available for overnight and international travel

Education, Experience & Technical Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university
• 0 to 3 years of experience related to oilfield and/or piping & pipelines
• Familiarity with nonmetallic/composite product design is preferred
• Technical aptitude and ability to understand engineering, design, and product performance issues
• Ability to solve practical problems
• Adequate verbal, written and analytical skills with a professional and helpful demeanor
• Computer literacy using Microsoft Office Suite, Mathcad, Autodesk Inventor/Solid Works or similar modelling software

Benefits

NOV offers a competitive benefits package starting from the first date of employment, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, paid time‑off, and starting with 3 weeks of vacation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NOV is an equal opportunity employer. This job description is subject to change without notice. This description is intended to explain the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an entire list of all activities, tasks and skills required of people in this position.