NOV · 17 hours ago
Robotics Technicial Advisor
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expNOV is a company focused on providing innovative technologies and services for the oil and gas industry. They are seeking a Robotics Technical Advisor to evaluate and enhance product maintenance and performance, support new product development, and provide advanced technical assistance to teams. The role involves conducting technical evaluations, collaborating with multinational teams, and ensuring compliance with company policies.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Evaluate and analyze product maintenance, design, and performance; recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability
Support new product development and implement performance or cost optimization initiatives
Research and propose new materials to support design enhancements
Conduct technical evaluations of competitor products, services, and patents
Act as the technical escalation point for Tier 2 subject matter experts; provide advanced analysis and solutions for complex issues
Perform additional tasks as assigned by the COE Technical Leader
Ensure compliance with all NOV Company policies and HSE procedures
Attend customer meetings, assess technical issues, provide recommendations, and document outcomes
Draft technical work scopes and evaluate special tooling needs
Review spare parts lists and advise on stocking levels
Participate in FATs and support training content development
Evaluate new products, tools, and services for effectiveness
Assist leadership in assessing employee competency and assigning tasks
Step in for COE Technical Leader when needed
Generate reports and manage data in systems like RigOffice, Glovia, and Oracle
Follow ISO 9001 and NOV quality management standards
Apply RCA techniques (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone) to resolve issues
Support remote upgrades and understand NOV equipment failure modes
Support global SMEs with advanced technical product assistance
Lead training and competency development for Tier 2 personnel
Identify product reliability trends and provide feedback to engineering
Review and support release of Product Notifications (e.g., PIBs, PINs)
Prepare damage assessments and maintenance recommendations
Coordinate with internal/external experts for complex issue resolution
Maintain close collaboration with Global Product Engineering teams
Qualification
Required
Technical diploma or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
Minimum 4 years of experience in roles such as Field Service, Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), Technical Support, eHawk, Field Engineering, or Asset Management (AM) Projects
Hands-on robotics experience required, with systems such as FANUC, Yaskawa, ABB, or similar platforms
Demonstrated expertise in technical analysis and professional report writing
Proven ability to work collaboratively with multinational teams across different time zones
Proficient in reading and interpreting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic drawings
Capable of supporting diverse technical issues across multiple engineering disciplines
Attend customer meetings, assess technical issues, provide recommendations, and document outcomes
Draft technical work scopes and evaluate special tooling needs
Review spare parts lists and advise on stocking levels
Participate in FATs and support training content development
Evaluate new products, tools, and services for effectiveness
Assist leadership in assessing employee competency and assigning tasks
Step in for COE Technical Leader when needed
Generate reports and manage data in systems like RigOffice, Glovia, and Oracle
Follow ISO 9001 and NOV quality management standards
Apply RCA techniques (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone) to resolve issues
Support remote upgrades and understand NOV equipment failure modes
Support global SMEs with advanced technical product assistance
Lead training and competency development for Tier 2 personnel
Identify product reliability trends and provide feedback to engineering
Review and support release of Product Notifications (e.g., PIBs, PINs)
Prepare damage assessments and maintenance recommendations
Coordinate with internal/external experts for complex issue resolution
Maintain close collaboration with Global Product Engineering teams
MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Deep knowledge of one or more disciplines; mechanical, hydraulic, electrical or controls, related to design, operations, and maintenance of specific families of NOV Rig Systems equipment
Benefits
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. Coverage options for just yourself as an eligible employee starts.
Starting in 2026, 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).
Company
NOV
NOV provides Downhole, Drilling, Engineering and Project Management, Industrial, Lifting and Handling, Production, Tubular.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (32)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Reid
Chief Technology Officer and Chief Marketing Officer of NOV
Brent Benoit
Deputy General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & VP
Recent News
2026-01-07
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