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About the Role
As an Electrical Design Engineer, you'll become part of NOV's Wireline Flowline
engineering team, designing electrical and electromechanical systems for
equipment used in well intervention operations worldwide. You'll work across the
full product lifecycle—from concept development and detailed design through
manufacturing, testing, validation and ongoing product support—helping turn
innovative ideas into reliable, high-performance products.
This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll collaborate closely with
electrical, mechanical, software and manufacturing teams. You'll regularly
engage with equipment on the shop floor, ensuring designs are practical,
manufacturable and deliver the performance our customers expect.
Why This Role Matters
Electrical engineering is playing an increasingly important role in the
evolution of our products. As our equipment becomes more advanced and
control-system driven, you'll help develop innovative solutions that improve
safety, reliability, manufacturability and operational performance. Your
contribution will directly support the delivery of products used in demanding
environments across the global energy industry.
About NOV
NOV is a global leader in technology-driven equipment, systems and engineering
solutions that support energy production and industrial operations worldwide.
Within our Wireline Flowline (WLF) business, we design and manufacture advanced
well intervention equipment used in some of the world's most demanding operating
environments. Our multidisciplinary engineering teams combine innovation,
technical expertise and practical manufacturing knowledge to develop reliable,
high-performance products that help customers operate safely and efficiently.
What We Offer
• The opportunity to work on real engineering projects from concept through
manufacture and testing.
• Exposure to the complete product development lifecycle with tangible,
customer-focused products.
• A collaborative environment where electrical, mechanical, software and
manufacturing teams work together to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Structured onboarding, technical mentoring and ongoing learning
opportunities to support your professional development.
• Exposure to industry-leading engineering tools and modern product
development practices.
• The opportunity to contribute ideas that improve product quality,
reliability and engineering efficiency.
• A supportive team culture that values collaboration, continuous improvement
and technical curiosity.
Diversity & Inclusion
At NOV, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can
thrive. We value diversity in all its forms and believe different perspectives
drive innovation and success. We welcome applications from all qualified
candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity, religion or any other characteristic protected by
applicable law.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Design electrical control systems and electromechanical solutions for
wireline intervention equipment.
• Produce electrical schematics using E-PLAN, engineering documentation and
design packages.
• Perform electrical calculations and select appropriate components for
control and power distribution/generation systems.
• Design ATEX & IECEx control panel.
• Develop electrical assemblies and panel layouts while collaborating closely
with mechanical engineers using 3D CAD tools.
• Support projects throughout the complete product lifecycle, including
concept design, detailed engineering, manufacturing, testing, validation and
product support.
• Work closely with manufacturing and workshop teams to ensure designs are
practical, manufacturable and fit for purpose.
• Participate in prototype development, troubleshooting, design reviews and
continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare engineering documentation, technical reports and engineering change
documentation in accordance with company standards.
• Support product compliance activities, including CE/UKCA requirements and
hazardous-area applications where applicable.
• Contribute to improving product safety, reliability, serviceability,
manufacturability and overall engineering quality.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Electronic
Engineering, Mechatronics, Control Engineering or a related engineering
discipline.
Experience
• Professional experience designing electrical or electromechanical systems.
• Experience producing electrical schematics using EPLAN or another
professional ECAD package.
• Experience working with electrical control systems, industrial equipment,
machinery or automation systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and
engineering documentation.
• Ability to apply suitable IEC and BS standards into design work.
• Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Willingness to spend time in a manufacturing or workshop environment to
understand how designs translate into finished products.
Technical Skills
• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Knowledge of electrical components, wiring, instrumentation and control
systems.
• Structured approach to engineering problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Good understanding of engineering documentation and engineering change
processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Personal Attributes
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Curiosity, adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across concurrent engineering
projects.
• Hands-on attitude with a genuine interest in seeing designs become real
products.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience or knowledge in one or more of the following would be advantageous:
• EPLAN.
• Autodesk Inventor or other 3D CAD software.
• Electrical control panel design and machine control systems.
• PLC-based control systems, HMI systems or industrial automation.
• Hazardous-area equipment, including ATEX, IECEx, NORSOK.
• CE/UKCA conformity and machinery directives.
• PLM/PDM systems and engineering change management.
• Prototype development, product testing, validation or commissioning.
• Manufacturing or workshop-based engineering environments.
• Experience gained within automotive, industrial automation, machinery,
aerospace, marine, rail, renewable energy, oil & gas or other complex engineered
products.
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