Electrical Design Technician

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 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 centres of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations