Mechanical Engineer - Product Development

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

• 8 years minimum experience in mechanical design, engineering analysis, and product development.

• Proficiency with engineering simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, ABAQUS, SolidWorks Simulation or similar).

• Experience supporting testing, validation, and performance evaluation activities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with Solids Control and Waste Management equipment and associated processes.

• Familiarity with traditional drilling operations, drilling fluids systems, geothermal applications, thermal treatment technologies, and solids handling systems.

• Experience supporting New Product Development (NPD) projects and product lifecycle management.

• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and certification requirements.

• Professional Engineer (PE), Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), or willingness to obtain.

Product Design & Development

• Contribute to the concept development, design, and improvement of Solids Control and Waste Management equipment and systems.

• Apply Mechanical Engineering principles to support new product development and enhancement of existing product lines.

• Perform engineering analysis, including computational simulation (FEA/CFD), modelling, and validation testing.

• Support design verification and validation activities to ensure product performance, durability, and reliability.

• Assist with material selection, material modelling, and structured testing programs.

• Analyze test data and apply statistical methods to support sound engineering decisions.

• Identify technical issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective actions.

• Ensure engineering deliverables comply with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.

Sustaining & Operational Support

• Provide engineering support to address field issues, product improvements, and reliability initiatives.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Sales, and Global Engineering teams to support business objectives.

• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts aligned with NOV’s operational excellence strategy.

• Ensure all work is executed in accordance with NOV’s safety standards, ethics, and core values.

Technical Leadership & Professional Growth

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers as appropriate.

• Support internal and external technical knowledge-sharing initiatives.

• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry advancements, and best practices relevant to solids control, waste management, and drilling operations.

• Prepare and deliver technical presentations or papers to support industry engagement and technical leadership.

• Actively pursue continuous professional development in alignment with personal and business goals.