NOV · 1 hour ago
Custom Machine Design Engineer
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelNOV is a global company that provides technical expertise and advanced equipment to the oil and gas industry. They are seeking a Custom Machine Design Engineer to design and improve machine specifications, collaborate with engineers, and oversee the manufacturing process to ensure efficiency and compliance.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Custom design machine experience engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques
Maximize the efficiency of equipment applications, including equipment placement
Recommend equipment improvements incorporating latest technologies
Work with electrical engineer and manage specifications for automation of equipment
Machine manufacturing solutions to satisfy a variety of market requirements
Design test equipment and/or develop procedures for testing products
Work with vendors to source components of design and fabrication, machining, and assembly of equipment
Prepare technical packages for tenders and organize the technical tender documents
Estimate costs or submit bids for engineering, construction, or installation projects
Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, or repair to ensure that machines or equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications
Budget, monitor and report cost and schedule of equipment and projects
Participate 'hands on' in lab prototyping and manufacturing environments as needed
Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions
Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
Must have years of experience with custom designing machines
Strong Mechanical Aptitude
Ability to interpret data and provide recommendations based on findings
Exposure/experience working with shop fabrication and machining
Exposure to and familiarity with hydraulic design
Exposure to and familiarity with equipment automation
Design for manufacturing
2D and 3D CAD Design. Preferably AutoCAD and SolidWorks
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience
Material selection
Structural and thermal calculations
Tolerance Analysis
Problem Solving Skills
Possess technical aptitude and ability to understand engineering, design and product performance issues
Work may require evening and weekend work
Available for overnight and international Travel required
Position is onsite located in San Antonio, TX
Preferred
Master's degree level in Mechanical Engineering
Experience in field of composite manufacturing is a plus
Plastic or Sheet Metal Design a plus
Familiarity with nonmetallic/composite product design is preferred
Company
NOV
NOV provides Downhole, Drilling, Engineering and Project Management, Industrial, Lifting and Handling, Production, Tubular.
Founded in 1862
10001+ employees
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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
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