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NOV

Software Engineer, Controls

NOV

Controls engineer designing and commissioning NOV drilling-equipment control software. Supporting field troubleshooting, HMI development, testing, and customer training.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in PLC Programming, SCADA HMI Programming, and the ability to read electrical schematics, ensuring the development of organized and maintainable control systems software. Strong customer focus and effective communication skills are essential for training and supporting field technicians and clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords
PLC ProgrammingSCADA HMI ProgrammingSiemens Programming EnvironmentWonderware IntouchElectrical Schematics

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Hard Skills
Control Systems Software DevelopmentSoftware DocumentationTroubleshootingCode GenerationHMI Screen Creation
Soft Skills
Customer FocusCollaborative Problem-SolvingEffective NegotiationTime ManagementStrong Communication
Tools & Technologies
Siemens FactoryLinkProficy iFix
Industry Keywords
Engineering DegreeField SupportProject DocumentationCost EstimatesOffshore Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design and develop control systems software, ensuring equipment functionality and performance.
  • Assist in creating, developing, and maintaining documentation for commissioning and software processes.
  • Provide field support, troubleshooting, and problem diagnostics for NOV control systems.
  • Train customers and field service technicians on equipment operation and maintenance.
  • Generate reports on software verification and testing during development and in the field.
  • Modify existing software under engineering guidelines.
  • Generate organized, structured, and maintainable PLC code, with a preference for Siemens Programming environment.
  • Create HMI screens for complex machinery, with a preference for Wonderware Intouch, Proficy iFix, and Siemens FactoryLink.
  • Read and understand electrical schematics, wiring, and logic diagrams.
  • Participate in project teams, providing cost estimates, schedules, and controls project documentation.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A degree in Engineering is preferred, but equivalent work experience of 3+ years will also be considered.
  • Ability to obtain necessary certifications and comply with travel requirements to domestic and overseas rig and shipyards, both land-based and offshore.
  • Engineering degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
  • Proficiency in PLC programming, SCADA HMI programming, and the ability to read electrical schematics.
  • Experience in generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable.
  • Strong customer focus and collaborative problem-solving approach.
  • Effective negotiation skills.
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Confident and professional representation of the company, in person and in writing.
  • Strong communication skills to interface with customers, vendors, and internal teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive health coverage
  • Retirement savings
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid parental leave