Custom Machine Design Engineer
National Oilwell Varco, San Antonio, TX, United States
Custom design machine experience engineering on technical specifications that will best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
Maximize the efficiency of equipment applications, including equipment placement.
Recommend equipment improvements incorporating latest technologies.
Work with electrical engineer and manage specifications for automation of equipment.
Machine manufacturing solutions to satisfy a variety of market requirements.
Design test equipment and/or develop procedures for testing products.
Work with vendors to source components of design and fabrication, machining, and assembly of equipment.
Prepare technical packages for tenders and organize the technical tender documents.
Estimate costs or submit bids for engineering, construction, or installation projects.
Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, or repair to ensure that machines or equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
Budget, monitor and report cost and schedule of equipment and projects.
Participate “hands on” in lab prototyping and manufacturing environments as needed.
Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions.
Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
Other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Work may require evening and weekend work
Ability to interpret data and provide recommendations based on findings
Available for overnight and international Travel required
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
Position is onsite located in San Antonio, TX
Master’s degree level in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
Must have years of experience with custom designing machines
Experience in field of composite manufacturing is a plus.
Projects may require evening and weekend work attendance.
Ability to interpret data and provide recommendations based on findings.
Exposure/experience working with shop fabrication and machining.
Exposure to and familiarity with hydraulic design.
Exposure to and familiarity with equipment automation.
Design for manufacturing.
2D and 3D CAD Design. Preferably AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
Plastic or Sheet Metal Design a plus.
Structural and thermal calculations.
Familiarity with nonmetallic/composite product design is preferred.
Possess technical aptitude and ability to understand engineering, design and product.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
Problem Solving/Judgement
Critical Thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Self-manage with limited supervision
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
2D and 3D CAD Design. Preferably AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
Plastic or Sheet Metal Design a plus.
Structural and thermal calculations.
Exposure/experience working with shop fabrication and machining.
Exposure to and familiarity with hydraulic design.
Exposure to and familiarity with equipment automation.
Design for manufacturing.
Familiarity with nonmetallic/composite product design is preferred.
Possess technical aptitude and ability to understand engineering, design, and product performance issues.
About Us
Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.
We Power the Industry that Powers the World
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.
Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.
Purposeful Innovation
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.
Service Above All
This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.
About the Team
Corporate
Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.
Job Info
Job Identification 36627
Job Category Design
Posting Date 01/30/2026, 03:09 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Job Shift Day
Locations 2425 SW 36th Street, San Antonio, TX, 78237, US
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Maximize the efficiency of equipment applications, including equipment placement.
Recommend equipment improvements incorporating latest technologies.
Work with electrical engineer and manage specifications for automation of equipment.
Machine manufacturing solutions to satisfy a variety of market requirements.
Design test equipment and/or develop procedures for testing products.
Work with vendors to source components of design and fabrication, machining, and assembly of equipment.
Prepare technical packages for tenders and organize the technical tender documents.
Estimate costs or submit bids for engineering, construction, or installation projects.
Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, or repair to ensure that machines or equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
Budget, monitor and report cost and schedule of equipment and projects.
Participate “hands on” in lab prototyping and manufacturing environments as needed.
Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and recommend remedial actions.
Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
Other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Work may require evening and weekend work
Ability to interpret data and provide recommendations based on findings
Available for overnight and international Travel required
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
Position is onsite located in San Antonio, TX
Master’s degree level in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
Must have years of experience with custom designing machines
Experience in field of composite manufacturing is a plus.
Projects may require evening and weekend work attendance.
Ability to interpret data and provide recommendations based on findings.
Exposure/experience working with shop fabrication and machining.
Exposure to and familiarity with hydraulic design.
Exposure to and familiarity with equipment automation.
Design for manufacturing.
2D and 3D CAD Design. Preferably AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
Plastic or Sheet Metal Design a plus.
Structural and thermal calculations.
Familiarity with nonmetallic/composite product design is preferred.
Possess technical aptitude and ability to understand engineering, design and product.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
Problem Solving/Judgement
Critical Thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Self-manage with limited supervision
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.
2D and 3D CAD Design. Preferably AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
Plastic or Sheet Metal Design a plus.
Structural and thermal calculations.
Exposure/experience working with shop fabrication and machining.
Exposure to and familiarity with hydraulic design.
Exposure to and familiarity with equipment automation.
Design for manufacturing.
Familiarity with nonmetallic/composite product design is preferred.
Possess technical aptitude and ability to understand engineering, design, and product performance issues.
About Us
Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.
We Power the Industry that Powers the World
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.
Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.
Purposeful Innovation
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.
Service Above All
This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.
About the Team
Corporate
Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.
Job Info
Job Identification 36627
Job Category Design
Posting Date 01/30/2026, 03:09 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Job Shift Day
Locations 2425 SW 36th Street, San Antonio, TX, 78237, US
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