Job Description

About the Role

As an Electrical Design Technician, you will support the design and development of specialist electrical and electronic systems used in energy industry equipment. This role combines structured design work with practical problem-solving, offering the opportunity to see your designs come to life in real-world applications. You will collaborate with engineering teams, internal stakeholders, and external partners to ensure technical excellence, compliance, and delivery to customer expectations.

About the Company

NOV is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global energy industry. With a long-standing history of innovation, NOV supports customers in improving efficiency, safety, and environmental performance across operations worldwide.

What We Offer

• Structured onboarding with dedicated buddy support

• Hands-on role with visible, real-world impact of your work

• Stable, collaborative team environment with experienced engineers

• Opportunities to deepen technical expertise within a specialized field

• Exposure to international standards and engineering practices

• Ongoing learning through practical experience and project involvement

Key Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

• Support the end-to-end electrical design process, including schematics, system architecture, and documentation

• Produce and maintain detailed electrical drawings using design tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical)

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., ATEX, EMC, LVD)

• Assist in product verification, testing, and validation activities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Sales, Service) to support system delivery

• Review technical documentation, specifications, and contracts to ensure alignment with requirements

• Contribute to continuous improvement by incorporating production and field feedback

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support development of technical documentation (manuals, procedures, bulletins)

• Participate in engineering and project meetings

• Assist in troubleshooting and technical problem-solving

• Contribute to training and knowledge sharing within the team

Qualifications & Skills

Essential Qualifications:

• Background in electrical or electronic engineering (degree or equivalent hands-on experience)

• Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and system design

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools

• Strong attention to detail and structured approach to tasks

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar design tools

• Familiarity with PLCs (selection/configuration)

• Exposure to hazardous area equipment or relevant standards (e.g., ATEX, CompEx)

• Previous experience in a technical or design-focused role

• Experience within energy, oil & gas, or industrial equipment sectors

Soft Skills

• Practical, hands-on mindset with curiosity about how systems work

• Reliable and consistent approach to work

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Ability to balance routine tasks with problem-solving activities

• Collaborative team player with clear communication skills

Why Join Us?

Join our global team and contribute to engineering solutions that power critical industries. At NOV, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment where your technical skills are valued and developed. This is a role for someone who enjoys practical engineering, stability, and seeing tangible results from their work.

At NOV, we are committed to supporting your personal, financial, and professional wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: 

Health & Wellbeing 

• Private Medical Insurance 

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 

Finance & Protection 

• Pension Plan 

• Income Protection 

• Life Assurance 

• Personal Accident Coverage 

Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice options for you and your family) 

• Dental Insurance 

• Healthcare Cash Plan 

• Partner Life Assurance 

• Critical Illness Cover

• Retail Vouchers

• Gym Membership

• Cycle to Work Scheme 

• Travel Insurance 

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.