R&D Project Engineer

NOV; Navasota (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical plans

MDLIVE virtual visits

Dental care

Life insurance

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Job summary

NOV's R&D Project Engineer role centers on conceiving, designing, and delivering next‑generation Intervention and Stimulation solutions. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to translate market needs into high‑performance hardware and software, informing production and global deployments.

Responsibilities include defining requirements, leading feasibility studies, CAD modeling, testing, scheduling, and budget management, with opportunities to present business cases to senior leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Petroleum Engineering.
• 3+ years of R&D experience in oilfield equipment, preferably Intervention or Stimulation technologies.
• Proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and CAE tools (ANSYS, CFD).
• Knowledge of API and ISO standards and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Define technical requirements and specifications for new Intervention and Stimulation equipment.
• Lead concept development, feasibility studies, and design reviews with cross-functional teams.
• Create CAD models, simulations, and prototype hardware for validation.
• Coordinate testing plans, perform performance trials, and analyze results.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and risk assessments to ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and field service to transition products to production.
• Develop technical documentation, including design reports and patents.
• Support field deployments and provide engineering expertise for troubleshooting and upgrades.
• Monitor industry trends to identify innovation opportunities.
• Present project status and business cases to senior leadership.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Problem solving

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Petroleum Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ANSYS

CFD

Job description

The R&D Project Engineer is a keystone position within NOV's technology center, responsible for conceiving, designing, and delivering next‑generation Intervention and Stimulation solutions. Working closely with a multidisciplinary team of seasoned engineers, you will translate market needs into robust, high‑performance hardware and software, ensuring that NOV remains at the forefront of energy‑sector technology. This role blends hands‑on prototyping, systems engineering, and project management to create value‑adding, reliable products for global customers.

Responsibilities

• Define technical requirements and specifications for new Intervention and Stimulation equipment.
• Lead concept development, feasibility studies, and design reviews with cross‑functional teams.
• Create detailed CAD models, simulations, and prototype hardware for validation.
• Coordinate testing plans, execute performance trials, and analyze results to refine designs.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and risk assessments to ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and field service groups to transition products to production.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design reports and patents.
• Support field deployments and provide engineering expertise for troubleshooting and upgrades.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to identify innovation opportunities.
• Present project status, technical findings, and business cases to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Petroleum Engineering.
• 3+ years of R&D experience in oilfield equipment, preferably Intervention or Stimulation technologies.
• Proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and CAE tools (ANSYS, CFD).
• Strong understanding of fluid dynamics, pressure systems, and high‑pressure equipment design.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including schedule and budget control.
• Experience with prototype fabrication, testing, and iterative design cycles.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and data‑driven decision making.
• Effective communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder presentations.
• Knowledge of industry standards (API, ISO) and safety regulations.
• Ability to travel as needed.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:

(visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
• Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
• FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
• FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in‑network physician).
• FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full‑time employees).
• All regular full‑time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre‑NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
• All regular full‑time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.