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Timken

Territory Account Specialist

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

... the area of gearbox repair. This opportunity is home based when not on the road, with expected ... Overnight travel may be required. * Exhibit personal confidence and professionalism in all business ...

Timken

Territory Account Specialist

Houston, TX

... the area of gearbox repair. This opportunity is home based when not on the road, with expected ... Overnight travel may be required. * Exhibit personal confidence and professionalism in all business ...

Burro

Customer Success Account Manager

Philadelphia, PA · On-site +1

$104K - $130K/yr

S. in Engineering, Business or other technology related field. * 5+ years relevant experience in a ... Overnight travel required 20% or as needed. * Proficient in Spanish strongly preferred. Nice-To ...

Burro

Customer Success Account Manager

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$104K - $130K/yr

S. in Engineering, Business or other technology related field. * 5+ years relevant experience in a ... Overnight travel required 20% or as needed. * Proficient in Spanish strongly preferred. Nice-To ...

Burro

Customer Success Account Manager

Philadelphia, PA · Remote

S. in Engineering, Business or other technology related field. * 5+ years relevant experience in a ... Overnight travel required 20% or as needed. * Proficient in Spanish strongly preferred. Nice-To ...

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Mechanical Engineer - Machine Design

Mechanical Engineer - Machine Design

NOV, Inc.

San Antonio, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

NOV rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

156th of 417 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Fiber Glass Custom Machine Design Engineer II role focuses on developing custom, one-off equipment, including CNC winders and electrically, hydraulically, or mechanically driven machinery. Responsibilities include the design, fabrication, installation, startup, and troubleshooting of specialized equipment. Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD is required for producing detailed shop fabrication drawings with precise engineering tolerances and manufacturability considerations. Experience with automation, PLC systems, hydraulics, and design for manufacturability (DFM), including motor sizing, gearbox and shaft sizing, and bearing selection is considered a strong asset.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Contributes to the engineering custom machine designs based on technical specifications to optimize equipment performance and manufacturing processes
  • Collaborate with product design engineering to define technical specifications that best utilize equipment capabilities and manufacturing techniques
  • Prototype new processes and/or equipment to support product manufacturing
  • Translate performance requirements into detailed specifications for processes, equipment development, or engineering projects
  • Analyze and optimize industrial processes to maximize equipment efficiency, including layout and equipment placement
  • Recommend process and equipment improvements, incorporating the latest technologies and best practices
  • Collaborate with electrical engineers to manage specifications and integration for equipment automation
  • Work with product design engineering to ensure alignment between product requirements and equipment design specifications
  • Design test equipment and develop procedures for evaluating product performance and reliability
  • Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to source components and manage fabrication, machining, and assembly of equipment
  • Prepare comprehensive technical packages, including detailed mechanical drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), technical data sheets, design specifications, and calculations for tenders, for review by senior staff
  • Estimate costs and prepare or submit bids for engineering, construction, and installation projects
  • Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of machines and equipment, ensuring compliance with design and performance specifications
  • Contribute to laboratory prototyping and manufacturing activities as required
  • Investigate equipment failures or operational issues to diagnose root causes and recommend design modifications or corrective actions for review by senior staff
  • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Demonstrates strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand and apply standard engineering design principles while developing advanced analytical skills
  • Capable of recommending solutions for moderately complex issues, subject to review by senior staff
  • Solves cross-disciplinary problems and conducts root-cause failure analysis
  • Strong ability to interpret data and provide recommendations for review by senior staff
  • Work may require evening and weekend work
  • Availability for overnight and international travel required

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline required (Master's preferred)
  • Position is onsite in San Antonio, TX
  • Experience in composite manufacturing is a plus
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in the custom equipment design field
  • Able to execute defined portions of a project or subsystem
  • Works under the general supervision of a senior or lead engineer
  • Creates detailed fabrication drawings and BOMs with proper tolerances and manufacturability using AutoCAD and SolidWorks, reviewed by senior staff
  • Able to prepare documentation for vendor interactions, including specifications, cost, and schedule discussions
  • Experience working with shop fabrication and machining processes
  • Exposure to and familiarity with hydraulic system design
  • Experience with automation, PLC systems and design for manufacturability (DFM)-including motor sizing, gearbox and shaft sizing, and bearing selection
  • Performs structural and thermal calculations
  • Skilled in tolerance analysis and problem solving
  • Experience with composite, plastic, and sheet metal product design preferred

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
  • Dependability/Attendance- Follows through on responsibilities and communicates proactively when issues arise that may affect work progress.
  • Problem Solving/Judgement- Identifies engineering issues and applies standard methods to evaluate and resolve problems. Uses sound judgment to recommend solutions, escalating more complex matters appropriately to senior engineers or project leaders.
  • Active Listening- Asks clarifying questions to ensure understanding and incorporates guidance into design work with minimal rework.
  • Critical Thinking- Demonstrates the ability to think independently while following established engineering practices.
  • Complex Problem Solving- Capable of addressing moderately complex challenges by breaking problems into components and applying known engineering principles. Recognizes when issues exceed standard approaches and seeks input from senior engineers.
  • Self-manage with limited supervision from senior staff- Manages personal workload, priorities, and deadlines effectively with limited oversight. Takes ownership of assigned tasks, contributes to project planning, and shows emerging leadership by coordinating small work segments or supporting the project lead.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
  • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Be able to create detailed fabrication drawings and BOMs with proper tolerances and manufacturability using AutoCAD and SolidWorks 2D and 3D CAD Design
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience
  • Plastic or Sheet Metal Design a plus
  • Material selection
  • Structural and thermal calculations
  • Exposure/experience working with shop fabrication and machining
  • Exposure to and familiarity with hydraulic design
  • Exposure with automation, PLC systems and design for manufacturability (DFM), including motor sizing, gearbox and shaft sizing, and bearing selection
  • Design for manufacturing
  • Tolerance Analysis
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with nonmetallic/composite product design is preferred
  • Possess technical aptitude and ability to understand engineering, design, and product performance issues

NOV offers a competitive benefits package starting first date of employment that includes: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K savings plan, paid time-off, and starting at 3 weeks of vacation! For more specifics, please visit our benefits page https://usbenefits.nov.com/
About Us
Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.
We Power the Industry that Powers the World
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future.
Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.
Purposeful Innovation
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.
Service Above All
This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.
About the Team
Corporate
Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.

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Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment and operational support necessary for success. We have the people, capabilities and vision to serve the needs of a challenging and evolving industry. One the world can’t live without. We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create lasting impact for ourselves, our customers and the communities where we live and work. We take responsibility for each other and our company’s future, knowing that personal ownership leads to broader success. We believe in purposeful innovation because we see what others do not and we act. Through business innovation, product creation and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Industry

Oil and gas extraction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

Year founded

1841

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