Mechanical Engineer - FEA and Design

NOV

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Location

Conroe, TX

Salary

Not listed

Type

Full-Time

Experience

Entry Level

Required Skills

exceldrilling

Job Description

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Product Design \& Development**

* Contribute to the concept development, design, and improvement of Solids Control and Waste Management equipment and systems.
* Apply Mechanical Engineering principles to support new product development and enhancement of existing product lines.
* Perform engineering analysis, including computational simulation (FEA/CFD), modelling, and validation testing.
* Support design verification and validation activities to ensure product performance, durability, and reliability.
* Assist with material selection, material modelling, and structured testing programs.
* Analyse test data and apply statistical methods to support sound engineering decisions.
* Identify technical issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective actions.
Ensure engineering deliverables comply with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications.
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**Sustaining \& Operational Support**

* Provide engineering support to address field issues, product improvements, and reliability initiatives.
* Collaborate cross\-functionally with Operations, Quality, Sales, and Global Engineering teams to support business objectives.
* Contribute to continuous improvement efforts aligned with NOV’s operational excellence strategy.
Ensure all work is executed in accordance with NOV’s safety standards, ethics, and core values.
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**Technical Leadership \& Professional Growth**

* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers as appropriate.
* Support internal and external technical knowledge\-sharing initiatives.
* Stay current with emerging technologies, industry advancements, and best practices relevant to solids control, waste management, and drilling operations.
* Prepare and deliver technical presentations or papers to support industry engagement and technical leadership.
Actively pursue continuous professional development in alignment with personal and business goals.
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**SKILS AND COMEPTENCIES**

* Strong analytical and problem\-solving capability
* Technical accuracy and attention to detail
* Effective communication and collaboration skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
* Customer\-focused mindset
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
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**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**

* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
* Experience in mechanical design, engineering analysis, and product development.
* Proficiency with engineering simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS, ABAQUS, SolidWorks Simulation or similar).
Experience supporting testing, validation, and performance evaluation activities.
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**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**

* Experience with Solids Control and Waste Management equipment and associated processes.
* Familiarity with traditional drilling operations, drilling fluids systems, geothermal applications, thermal treatment technologies, and solids handling systems.
* Experience supporting New Product Development (NPD) projects and product lifecycle management.
* Knowledge of relevant industry standards and certification requirements.
* Professional Engineer (PE), Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), or willingness to obtain.

Posted: 2026-03-11