Automation and Controls Engineer
- Navasota, TX, United States
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Job details
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
- Automation and Controls Engineering
- Participate in the creative process of idea development
- Think critically of the challenges and help drive solutions
- Ability to quickly adapt to changing project requirements and provide multiple solutions to problems
- Use iterative design methods that strive for continuous improvement
- Support equipment from concept development to testing and deployment
- Contribute to general improvements in the quality and key activities of the department/area.
- Organize task to de-risk project
- Ability to strongly communicate ideas to the team or management
- Analyze prospective ideas and provide feedback
- Develop complex wiring schematics
- Understand 3D model assemblies
- Utilize 2D software to develop schematics
- Create wiring schematics and hardware controls systems
- Create BOMs to convey material selections and to clearly identify part hierarchy
- Carry out all duties in accordance with the Quality Assurance procedures and department/area work instructions.
- Participate in training where required.
- Carry out all duties safely and in accordance with the Health & Safety Policy, Employee Handbook, procedures, training and instruction.
- To be safety conscious and report any safety hazards to the HSE representative.
- Experience: 5+ years of electrical engineering and controls experience; hardware, automation, and new product design/deployment experience preferred.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field strongly preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD, 2D drafting, cable routing, and interpreting engineering drawings, including assembly drawings and wiring diagrams.
- Industry Standards: Knowledge of UL, CSA, NEC, and IEEE standards, including design drafting, material selection, and drafting practices.
- Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
- Problem-Solving: Strong technical, analytical, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Collaboration: Excellent communication, teamwork, and customer service skills, with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach.
- Adaptability: Ability to navigate changing priorities, take initiative, and contribute to continuous product improvement and innovation.
- Professionalism: Strong organizational skills, accountability, and a commitment to professional growth.
- Travel: Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and 5% internationally; valid passport required.
- Certifications/Training: IADC WellCAP and SafeLand USA well site safety training.
- Language: Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
- Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Visit usbenefits.nov.com/cost-for-coverage for more information.
- 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 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).
- All regular full-time employees start with 3 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 11 paid holidays per year.