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NOV, Inc.

Mechanical Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures. FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC ... Provide engineering support as required on produced equipment. * Conceptualize mechanical solutions.

NOV, Inc.

Mechanical Engineer

Houston, TX

Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures. FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC ... Provide engineering support as required on produced equipment. * Conceptualize mechanical solutions.

NOV, Inc.

Mechanical Engineer

Conroe, TX

Bachelor's of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum ... Competitive Benefits (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings ...

NOV, Inc.

Mechanical Engineer

Conroe, TX · On-site

Bachelor's of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum ... Competitive Benefits (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings ...

NOV, Inc.

Senior Robotics Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$99K - $131K/yr

A highly motivated robotics or mechanical engineer with a proven track record in robotics and ... Participate in NOV specification and standards creation for robotic solutions, and release to ...

NOV, Inc.

Senior Robotics Engineer

Houston, TX · Hybrid

$99K - $131K/yr

A highly motivated robotics or mechanical engineer with a proven track record in robotics and ... Participate in NOV specification and standards creation for robotic solutions, and release to ...

NOV, Inc.

Design Engineer

Dayton, OH

National Oilwell Varco (NOV) has an immediate opening at its Dayton, Ohio office for a Design ... The successful candidate will be responsible for the mechanical design and detailing of mixing ...

NOV, Inc.

Design Engineer

Dayton, OH · On-site

National Oilwell Varco (NOV) has an immediate opening at its Dayton, Ohio office for a Design ... The successful candidate will be responsible for the mechanical design and detailing of mixing ...

National Oilwell Varco

Senior Robotics Engineer

Houston, TX · Hybrid

$99K - $131K/yr

A highly motivated robotics or mechanical engineer with a proven track record in robotics and ... Participate in NOV specification and standards creation for robotic solutions, and release to ...

NOV, Inc.

Sustaining Product Engineer - Tulsa

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$80K - $98K/yr

... of NOV downhole and above ground horizontal pump systems. This role involves hands-on problem ... Mechanical Engineering * 0 to 5 years of work experience * Previous Electrical Submersible Pump ...

NOV, Inc.

Sustaining Product Engineer - Tulsa

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$80K - $98K/yr

... of NOV downhole and above ground horizontal pump systems. This role involves hands-on problem ... Mechanical Engineering * 0 to 5 years of work experience * Previous Electrical Submersible Pump ...

NOV, Inc.

Product Engineer I

Houston, TX

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university * 0 to 3 years ... NOV offers a competitive benefits package, starting the first date of employment that includes ...

NOV, Inc.

Product Engineer I

Houston, TX · On-site

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university * 0 to 3 years ... NOV offers a competitive benefits package, starting the first date of employment that includes ...

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Do workers at NOV get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
72% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Does NOV pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
82% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

At NOV, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
73% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from NOV affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
93% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at NOV?

Most people get paid time off work.
92% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 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.
  • 84% 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.
  • 5% 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 19 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.
77% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do NOV workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
53% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it for NOV workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
46% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 28 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 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do NOV managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
90% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 49 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do jobs at NOV spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
17% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at NOV?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
89% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 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.
74% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at NOV feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
80% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at NOV get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
75% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 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 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at NOV enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
76% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at NOV recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
45% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at NOV?

Most people got enough training when they started.
71% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at NOV?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 45% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 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.
76% 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 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how NOV is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
35% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
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Mechanical Engineer

NOV, Inc.

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

NOV rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

174th of 487 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide engineering support for offshore cranes, winches, and equipment.
  • Conceptualize structural and mechanical design solutions.
  • Perform and/or supervise creation of design layouts.
  • Perform and/or supervise creation of detail drawings.
  • Perform tolerance studies and check design documentation.
  • Research and specify purchased parts, including hydraulic, electric drive, and gear components.
  • Create component and system level test plans and test fixtures.
  • Create engineering reports documenting calculations, design efforts, and results.
  • Work with operations to identify product improvements.
  • Perform other work related tasks as assigned.
  • Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.

FACILITY/GROUP SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide all required calculations and documentation for any checked and/or approved crane and winch designs.
  • Verify and check drawings and layouts.
  • Give direction to designers and drafters.
  • Provide all required calculations and documentation to approve and to meet the applicable structural codes, including but not limited to ABS, API, ASME, and AWS.
  • Provide technical liaison to Sr. Design, Principal, and Engineering Managers for sales, service, and operations in the office and field.
  • Provide engineering functions at lower and/or higher skill levels as schedules and workload dictate, and to expand skills under the direction of the Engineering Manager.
  • Ability to communicate effectively technical principles and equipment operation to other departments (i.e., operations, sales, parts, and to customer).
  • Develop application information for proposals on cranes, winches, and related product lines.
  • Support sales activities with technical information on mechanical equipment.
  • Support parts operation by generating substitutions and/or improved systems when required within economic limits.
  • Comply with and perform Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
  • Minimum Bachelor's of Science (four year degree) from ABET accredited engineering program.
  • Five year work experience.
  • Two to five years work experience in designing components, machinery, lifting equipment, winches, or similar systems.
  • Relevant use of engineering CAD software; Inventor preferred.
  • Relevant use of Finite Element Analysis software.
  • Relevant crane (lifting appliance), offshore/marine, hydraulic, electric drive, or gear design experience preferred.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Perform the creation of 3D models with AutoCAD-Inventor software.
  • Perform the creation of design layouts for crane, winch, and machinery assemblies.
  • Perform and/or supervise creation of detail drawings for weldments, machined parts, gear components, and assemblies.
  • Provide engineering support as required on produced equipment.
  • Conceptualize mechanical solutions.
  • Perform hydraulic system design, including power requirements and component selection.
  • Perform power system calculations for lifting appliances
  • Proficiency in technical English terminology to prepare written reports.
  • Ability to travel to customer and/or vendor sites. (<10% travel)

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
  • Work well in a team environment.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
  • AutoCad Inventor competency preferred.
  • Ansys competency preferred.
  • Siemens Teamcenter competency preferred.

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.

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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

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