Senior Mechanical Engineer — Hydraulic & Machine Design Innovator

NOV; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and refinement of Mud Pumps and related equipment, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and reliability in demanding environments.

The role requires 5+ years in machine design, proficiency with CAD/FEA tools (Creo, Inventor, SolidWorks, ANSYS), and the ability to read P&ID, electrical, and hydraulic schematics. Collaboration across teams is essential to deliver robust solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on machine design.
• 5+ years proven experience in development of machine and mechanical systems.
• Experience reading P&ID, electrical, and hydraulic schematics; ISO/API Q1 asset is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering expertise for mechanical equipment, ensuring reliable performance.
• Conceptualize innovative mechanical designs prioritizing safety and efficiency.
• Perform stress analyses to ensure component and system integrity.
• Produce detailed design layouts and drawings per engineering standards.
• Conduct tolerance studies and review design documentation for quality.
• Specify purchased components for compatibility and cost-effectiveness.
• Design and implement test plans to validate performance.
• Generate engineering reports documenting analyses and outcomes.
• Stay current with hardware and software advances to enhance offerings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on initial concept, development, and specification.

Skills

Machine design

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Inventor

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

NOV seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and refinement of Mud Pumps and related equipment, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and reliability in demanding environments.

The role requires 5+ years in machine design, proficiency with CAD/FEA tools (Creo, Inventor, SolidWorks, ANSYS), and the ability to read P&ID, electrical, and hydraulic schematics. Collaboration across teams is essential to deliver robust solutions.