Product Development Engineer

NOV Inc. • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Planning, initiating and timely completion of assigned projects related to
product and process developments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Materials, Mechanical or Civil Engineering
• 0 – 5 years’ experience working in the area of material science/engineering
• Ability to interpret data and provide recommendations based on findings
• Selecting best combination of materials based on purported use
• Testing and assessing materials
• Developing prototypes
• Troubleshooting
• Quality Control Testing
• Advising management on suitability, feasibility, profitability, environmental impact of material
• Self-starter, willing to accept initiative and able to work independently
• Some Travel required
• Dependability/Attendance
• Excellent Communication, both verbal and written
• Thoroughness
• Detail-oriented
• Adaptability/Decisiveness
• Initiative/Perseverance
• Presentation Skills
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office & CAD
• Ability to apply scientific reasoning to industrial situations
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Computer Skills
• Mechanical Aptitude

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with polymers and/or composite laminates a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for prototyping and testing of new products, tooling, and test equipment.
• Responsible for design of new products based on defined concepts and performance targets.
• Produce and maintain detailed engineering drawings of tooling and final products.
• Project management: Planning development activities to optimize efforts and seamlessly transferring of new products and processes to manufacturing.
• Responsible for assuring the ease of manufacturing and safe performance of all products.
• Assure dimensional compatibility of all standard products.
• Initiate engineering changes to products and mechanical equipment as needed.
• Produce manufacturing specifications which comply to performance requirements.
• Provide technical support as directed.
• Supervise/assist technicians in prototyping and qualification testing.
• Generate and maintain professional test reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• 401K savings plan
• paid time-off
• starting at 3 weeks of vacation!

What This Job Offers

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