Technical Sales Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
Provide structured field feedback to NOV Engineering to support rapid product refinement and competitive differentiation. * Serve as the regional technical champion for advanced drilling solutions.
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Technical Sales Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
Provide structured field feedback to NOV Engineering to support rapid product refinement and competitive differentiation. * Serve as the regional technical champion for advanced drilling solutions.
Technical Sales Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
Provide structured field feedback to NOV Engineering to support rapid product refinement and competitive differentiation. * Serve as the regional technical champion for advanced drilling solutions.
Technical Sales Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
Provide structured field feedback to NOV Engineering to support rapid product refinement and competitive differentiation. * Serve as the regional technical champion for advanced drilling solutions.
Senior Robotics Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
$99K - $131K/yr
Configure and validate new automated drilling and pipe handling equipment for deployment onto NOV and customer assets. Qualifications: * Degree in a related engineering field with practical ...
Senior Robotics Engineer
Houston, TX · On-site
$99K - $131K/yr
Configure and validate new automated drilling and pipe handling equipment for deployment onto NOV and customer assets. Qualifications: * Degree in a related engineering field with practical ...
Senior Robotics Engineer
Houston, TX · Hybrid
$99K - $131K/yr
Configure and validate new automated drilling and pipe handling equipment for deployment onto NOV and customer assets. Qualifications: * Degree in a related engineering field with practical ...
Senior Robotics Engineer
Houston, TX · Hybrid
$99K - $131K/yr
Configure and validate new automated drilling and pipe handling equipment for deployment onto NOV and customer assets. Qualifications: * Degree in a related engineering field with practical ...
Manufacturing Engineer
$65K - $84K/yr
NOV is a leading supplier of drilling products around the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with ... Degree in Industrial Engineering * Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing * 3-8 years of Industrial ...
Manufacturing Engineer
$65K - $84K/yr
NOV is a leading supplier of drilling products around the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with ... Degree in Industrial Engineering * Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing * 3-8 years of Industrial ...
NOV's Energy Products and Services team is driving innovation across well construction and ... drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced ...
NOV's Energy Products and Services team is driving innovation across well construction and ... drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced ...
Manufacturing Engineer
Conroe, TX · On-site
$65K - $84K/yr
NOV is a leading supplier of drilling products around the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with ... Degree in Industrial Engineering * Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing * 3-8 years of Industrial ...
Manufacturing Engineer
Conroe, TX · On-site
$65K - $84K/yr
NOV is a leading supplier of drilling products around the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with ... Degree in Industrial Engineering * Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing * 3-8 years of Industrial ...
NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports the world's most advanced drilling solutions. To learn more ... Read blueprints or engineering specifications to obtain product information such as specified ...
NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports the world's most advanced drilling solutions. To learn more ... Read blueprints or engineering specifications to obtain product information such as specified ...
Industrial Engineer - Manufacturing
Conroe, TX · On-site
$63K - $82K/yr
NOV is a leading supplier of drilling products around the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with ... Degree in Industrial Engineering * Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing * 3-8 years of Industrial ...
Industrial Engineer - Manufacturing
Conroe, TX · On-site
$63K - $82K/yr
NOV is a leading supplier of drilling products around the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with ... Degree in Industrial Engineering * Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing * 3-8 years of Industrial ...
Industrial Engineer - Manufacturing
$63K - $82K/yr
NOV is a leading supplier of drilling products around the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with ... Degree in Industrial Engineering * Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing * 3-8 years of Industrial ...
Industrial Engineer - Manufacturing
$63K - $82K/yr
NOV is a leading supplier of drilling products around the world. We are a Fortune 500 company with ... Degree in Industrial Engineering * Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing * 3-8 years of Industrial ...
NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports the world's most advanced drilling solutions. To learn more ... Read blueprints or engineering specifications to obtain product information such as specified ...
NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports the world's most advanced drilling solutions. To learn more ... Read blueprints or engineering specifications to obtain product information such as specified ...
NOV's Energy Products and Services team is driving innovation across well construction and ... drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced ...
NOV's Energy Products and Services team is driving innovation across well construction and ... drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced ...
NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports the world's most advanced drilling solutions. To learn more ... Read blueprints or engineering specifications to obtain product information such as specified ...
NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports the world's most advanced drilling solutions. To learn more ... Read blueprints or engineering specifications to obtain product information such as specified ...
NOV's Energy Products and Services team is driving innovation across well construction and ... drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced ...
NOV's Energy Products and Services team is driving innovation across well construction and ... drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced ...
NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports the world's most advanced drilling solutions. To learn more ... Engage locally and conduit technical enquiries to local product engineering teams to further COE ...
NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports the world's most advanced drilling solutions. To learn more ... Engage locally and conduit technical enquiries to local product engineering teams to further COE ...
NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports the world's most advanced drilling solutions. To learn more ... Read blueprints or engineering specifications to obtain product information such as specified ...
NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports the world's most advanced drilling solutions. To learn more ... Read blueprints or engineering specifications to obtain product information such as specified ...
NOV's Energy Products and Services team is driving innovation across well construction and ... drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced ...
NOV's Energy Products and Services team is driving innovation across well construction and ... drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced ...
NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports the world's most advanced drilling solutions. To learn more ... Engage locally and conduit technical enquiries to local product engineering teams to further COE ...
NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports the world's most advanced drilling solutions. To learn more ... Engage locally and conduit technical enquiries to local product engineering teams to further COE ...
NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports the world's most advanced drilling solutions. To learn more ... Engage locally and conduit technical enquiries to local product engineering teams to further COE ...
NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports the world's most advanced drilling solutions. To learn more ... Engage locally and conduit technical enquiries to local product engineering teams to further COE ...
NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports the world's most advanced drilling solutions. To learn more ... Engage locally and conduit technical enquiries to local product engineering teams to further COE ...
NOV Rig Technologies makes and supports the world's most advanced drilling solutions. To learn more ... Engage locally and conduit technical enquiries to local product engineering teams to further COE ...
NOV Jobs Information
Do workers at NOV get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
73% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
73% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Does NOV pay people when they’re sick?
Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
81% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
81% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Is the health insurance from NOV affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
92% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
92% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and March 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2025.
- 83% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 6% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 11% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2025.
Do workers at NOV worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
78% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
78% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Do NOV workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
54% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and September 2025.
54% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and September 2025.
How easy is it for NOV workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
48% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
48% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at NOV?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
92% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
92% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do NOV managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
89% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
89% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Do jobs at NOV spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
15% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
15% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at NOV?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
88% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
88% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Is working at NOV good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
71% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
71% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2026.
Do people at NOV feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
82% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
82% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do people at NOV get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
73% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
73% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Is it stressful to work at NOV?
Most people feel stressed out here.
69% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
69% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do people at NOV enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
78% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
78% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do people at NOV recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
47% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
47% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at NOV?
Most people got enough training when they started.
72% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
72% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do people get support to advance at NOV?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 42% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
In the last year, 42% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do people think NOV’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
75% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
75% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how NOV is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
36% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
36% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
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NOV rating
7.9
Based on 53 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
158th of 418 rated machine equipment manufacturers
Job description
Technical Sales Engineer
Business Unit: Downhole
Location: Houston, TX
Reports To: Sales Director
Travel: Up to 25%
Position Summary
The Technical Sales Engineer (TSE) is a revenue-driving technical leader supporting the Downhole Drilling Tools rental business in the US Land market. This role plays a critical part in accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies, expanding NOV's market presence, and delivering measurable performance improvements to customers.
The TSE owns technical engagement within assigned accounts while serving as a regional subject matter expert for new and advanced drilling solutions. Success in this role requires strong drilling expertise, commercial instinct, and the ability to influence decisions at both the rig site and customer management level.
Key Responsibilities Emerging Technology Commercialization & Market Expansion
- Lead field deployment and customer adoption of new and emerging drilling technologies.
- Drive commercialization efforts by demonstrating clear technical and economic value through field results and data-driven presentations.
- Identify early-adopter opportunities within assigned and target accounts.
- Accelerate revenue growth by expanding NOV's footprint with integrated multi-product rental solutions.
- Provide structured field feedback to NOV Engineering to support rapid product refinement and competitive differentiation.
- Serve as the regional technical champion for advanced drilling solutions.
Revenue & Account Growth
- Drive revenue growth within assigned accounts through proactive technical engagement and opportunity identification.
- Identify and convert competitive displacement opportunities.
- Influence BHA design and tool selection to increase NOV product utilization.
- Support the Sales Director in executing account strategies and growth plans.
- Represent NOV at customer meetings, field visits, and technical reviews to strengthen long-term partnerships.
Technical Execution & Performance Leadership
- Serve as the primary technical advisor to customers on drilling tools and applications.
- Analyze drilling and tool performance data to identify optimization opportunities and communicate value.
- Deliver performance reports, run summaries, and technical presentations that clearly quantify results.
- Support rig-level execution to ensure optimal tool performance and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinate closely with NOV Operations and NOV Engineering to ensure technical alignment and rapid issue resolution.
Market Intelligence & Competitive Positioning
- Maintain strong awareness of competitive tools, technologies, and market activity.
- Provide actionable field intelligence to support pricing and product strategy.
- Anticipate customer technical challenges and proactively position NOV solutions.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline required.
- Minimum 5 years of oilfield experience; 10+ years preferred.
- Strong US Land drilling experience required.
- Proven background in drilling motors, friction reduction tools, vibration mitigation tools, BHA design, drilling optimization, rental tool operations, and technical sales.
- Demonstrated experience supporting new product introduction or technology adoption.
Technical Expertise
- Advanced knowledge of drilling tools and BHA components
- Drilling dynamics and performance optimization
- Drill string systems and integrated tool solutions
- Drilling data analysis and performance interpretation
- Technical presentations and customer-facing reporting
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
Behavioral Profile
- Commercially driven with strong ownership mindset
- Technically credible and confident in customer-facing environments
- Innovative and adaptable with a growth-oriented mindset
- Composed under operational pressure
- Highly self-motivated and opportunity-focused
- Strong communicator with ability to influence at multiple levels
Working Conditions
- Up to 25% travel within US Land
- Field engagement required; schedule flexibility to support operations
About NOV
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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