Automation and Controls Engineer

NOV Inc. • Navasota, TX

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About The Position

The Automation and Controls Engineer contributes to automation and controls engineering activities, participating in idea development and critically evaluating challenges to help drive solutions. The role requires adapting to changing project requirements, proposing multiple solutions, using iterative design methods for continuous improvement, and supporting equipment from concept development through testing and deployment. The engineer also contributes to improvements in department or area quality and key activities.

The position involves organizing tasks to reduce project risk, communicating ideas to the team and management, assessing prospective ideas, developing complex wiring schematics and hardware control systems, understanding 3D model assemblies, and using 2D software to create schematics and bills of materials. Work must follow applicable quality assurance procedures, department work instructions, and health and safety policies. The role includes participating in required training and reporting safety hazards.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of electrical engineering and controls experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and 2D drafting.
• Knowledge of cable routing and interpreting engineering drawings, including assembly drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of UL, CSA, NEC, and IEEE standards, including design drafting, material selection, and drafting practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong technical, analytical, and decision-making skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and customer service skills, with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, take initiative, and contribute to continuous product improvement and innovation.
• Strong organizational skills, accountability, and commitment to professional growth.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and 5% internationally.
• Valid passport.
• IADC WellCAP and SafeLand USA well site safety training.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hardware, automation, and new product design and deployment.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize tasks to de-risk projects.
• Communicate ideas effectively to the team or management.
• Analyze prospective ideas and provide feedback.
• Develop complex wiring schematics.
• Understand 3D model assemblies.
• Use 2D software to develop schematics.
• Create wiring schematics and hardware control systems.
• Create bills of materials that convey material selections and clearly identify part hierarchy.
• Carry out duties in accordance with quality assurance procedures and department or area work instructions.
• Participate in training where required.
• Perform duties safely and in accordance with the Health & Safety Policy, Employee Handbook, procedures, training, and instructions.
• Remain safety-conscious and report safety hazards to the HSE representative.
• Support equipment from concept development through testing and deployment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in department or area quality and key activities.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching every dollar invested, up to 5% of base pay and overtime.
• Competitive medical plans effective on the date of hire.
• 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 and dental plan and seeing an in-network physician.
• Free basic life and AD&D insurance equal to two times annual salary for full-time employees.
• Three weeks of paid vacation per year for regular full-time employees, prorated based on start date; relevant pre-NOV experience may be considered for vacation accrual.
• Up to 11 paid holidays per year for regular full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level