Primary Responsibilities • Design, program, and maintain automation and control systems. • Lead capital automation projects from concept through implementation. • Collaborate with operations, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams. • Improve equipment reliability, productivity, and process performance. • Provide technical support for troubleshooting and system optimization. • Ensure compliance with company safety and quality standards. Job Duties • Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, machine vision systems, and related controls. • Create and maintain electrical schematics using CAD software. • Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, equipment procurement, and commissioning activities. • Design and support automation solutions for industrial manufacturing applications. • Analyze equipment performance and implement process improvements. • Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures. • Work with vendors and contractors to support automation initiatives. • Maintain technical documentation and engineering records. • Comply with all NOV, Quality, and HSE policies and procedures. • Perform other duties as assigned. Education and Qualifications • Associate or bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline required. • Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing automation and controls experience. • Must be located in the Navasota area or within a reasonable commuting distance; this is an onsite position • Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC, HMI, and machine vision systems. • Proficiency with CAD software for electrical schematic development. • Demonstrated project management experience with successful implementation of capital projects. • Working knowledge of automation, manufacturing processes, quality systems, and continuous improvement practices. • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Veterans Welcome: • At NOV Grant Prideco, we value the dedication, discipline, and skills that military veterans bring to the workforce. We proudly welcome veterans to apply and become a part of our team. Learn More: • To learn more about our business unit, please click this link: https://www.nov.com/about/our-business-units/grant-prideco • To learn more about our benefits, please visit our page: https://usbenefits.nov.com/