Top Drive Electrical Assembler

NOV Inc. • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Assembler III is a senior-level technician responsible for assembling complex electrical systems, interpreting advanced schematics, and troubleshooting electrical issues with minimal supervision. This position plays a key role in quality assurance, mentoring junior assemblers, and supporting engineering and continuous improvement efforts. This role involves assembling production tools and equipment per engineering drawings, schematics, and verbal instructions, setting up and testing units or subassemblies, and troubleshooting and repairing production tools as necessary. The assembler will perform assignments in accordance with written procedures, routers, and drawings, ensuring quality documents are completed in compliance with company procedures, and positioning, aligning, or adjusting work pieces or electrical parts to facilitate wiring or assembly.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or certification preferred.
• 4-6 years’ electrical assembly experience required.
• Advanced proficiency with soldering, crimping, and interpreting wiring schematics.
• Solid understanding of electrical components, circuits, and safe handling practices.
• Familiarity with inspection tools, multimeters, and ESD protocols.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Prior experience assembling control panels, PLC systems, or industrial wiring applications.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire complex electrical systems, including panels, harnesses, and integrated assemblies.
• Interpret and work from detailed electrical schematics, blueprints, wire lists, and layout diagrams.
• Perform precision soldering, cable routing, and installation of connectors, terminals, and components.
• Conduct thorough functional testing, including continuity, voltage, and resistance checks using multimeters or other testing tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve wiring and component issues at the assembly level.
• Participate in first-article builds, pilot runs, or prototype assembly projects in collaboration with engineering.
• Train and mentor Electrical Assemblers I and II, promoting best practices and consistent workmanship.
• Maintain accurate assembly and quality records; report nonconformances and recommend solutions.
• Support process improvements and assist with the development or revision of work instructions and assembly documentation.
• Assemble production tools and equipment per engineering drawings, schematics, and verbal instructions.
• Set up and test units or subassemblies to required specifications.
• Communicate with engineers to resolve problems related to production tools.
• Troubleshoot production tools and repair as necessary.
• Perform assignments in accordance with written procedures, routers, and drawings.
• Ensure quality documents are completed in compliance with company procedures.
• Position, align, or adjust work pieces or electrical parts to facilitate wiring or assembly.

Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
• Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Coverage options for just yourself as an eligible employee per pay period (bi-weekly), and plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) per pay period (bi-weekly).
• Starting in 2026, 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/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
• FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at two times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
• All regular full-time employees start with three weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date). Pre-NOV relevant experience (years of service) may be considered for vacation accruals.
• All regular full-time employees receive up to eleven paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED