Hardware (Mechanical) Engineer- Canada- Digital Completion Solutions

Description

Job Summary:

A Hardware Engineer within NOV Digital Completion Services (DCS) is responsible for designing prototyping testing and delivering hardware components used in oilfield data acquisition systems (DAS). This roles primary focus is on hardware/sensor design and integration into an overall DAS system layout. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in hardware designed for hazardous-area electronics and lifting applications while being able to set up industrial communications and system integration while actively contributing to implementation troubleshooting certification and deployment efforts.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Design prototype test and deliver hardware components for oilfield data acquisition systems and sensor applications.
• Develop and maintain hardware drawings certification packages and technical documentation.
• Select evaluate and qualify commercial off-the-shelf hardware or develop proprietary solutions to meet product and project requirements.
• Conduct rigorous laboratory testing to validate system and component performance and reliability under oilfield operating conditions.
• Travel to customer locations to perform field testing and first-article installations including work in remote and challenging field environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware issues.
• Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation including diagrams schematics simulation results test procedures and acceptance criteria.
• Optimize designs for simplicity serviceability manufacturability and long-term reliability in demanding oilfield environments.
• Contribute to technical documentation knowledge transfer training materials and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support system design integration troubleshooting certification and deployment activities.
• Assist implementing sensor solutions that reduce power consumption and improve system efficiency.
• Assist with electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Assist networking sensor communications utilizing CAN Bus Modbus OPC-UA TCP/IP Serial and related industrial communication protocols.
• Responsible to follow all applicable company and corporate policies guiding principles procedures and programs; including but not limited to the process map support processes health safety and environmental requirements.
• Other duties as required.

Qualification Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of combined experience in mechanical or systems engineering.
• Engineering diploma or degree applying to mechanical design and/or the petroleum industry
• For Engineer- Eligible for registration as a member in training or a member of APEGA
• An asset would be for 2 years of relevant industry experience
• An asset would be exposure to the oil and gas industry

Technical Requirements:

• Comprehensive technical and practical knowledge of operations products company policies and government regulations
• Understanding of basic machining and manufacturing processes and procedures
• Ability to develop detailed designs based on interpretation of project requirements.
• Experience developing hardware packages including BOMs procedures and documentation packages for both new designs and field-installed equipment.
• Experience integrating sensors for data acquisition and safety-control applications.
• Experience creating and validating complete system wiring schematics.
• Strong experience with CAD and PLM software: SolidWorks AutoCAD Teamcenter SolidWorks PDM and FEA tools.
• Experience designing products to meet DNV and ASME lifting-device certification requirements.
• Experience designing products to meet ATEX and IECEx certification requirements.
• Functional knowledge of networking protocols including CAN Bus Modbus OPC-UA TCP/IP and Serial communications.
• Functional knowledge with industrial PLC systems including configuration troubleshooting and integration.

Preferred method of application and to view all opportunities visit: is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination or Harassment of Any Kind: NOV is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunities for everyone and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. National Oilwell Varco values inclusion and diversity; we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

With over 40 different locations in Canada and 35000 people worldwide NOV is proud to offer their employees competitive pay and excellent benefits Employer retirement plan contributions Health Spending account and employer paid premiums. We are also proud to provide on the job training with potential for advancement within our organization and an Educational Assistance Program

NOV thanks all interested applicants however only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Department / Functional Area: Engineering
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1