Robotics Technical Advisor

NOV, Inc.$95K — $115K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Technical diploma or equivalent relevant experience required
  • 4+ years in relevant fields like Field Service or Technical Support
  • Hands-on experience with robotics (FANUC, Yaskawa, ABB)
  • Strong skills in technical analysis and report writing
  • Experience collaborating with multinational teams
  • Proficiency in reading mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic drawings
  • Ability to handle diverse technical issues across engineering disciplines

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate product performance to recommend efficiency improvements
  • Support new product development and optimization initiatives
  • Research new materials to enhance design
  • Conduct evaluations of competitor products and patents
  • Provide advanced solutions for complex issues as a technical escalation point
  • Generate reports and manage data in systems like RigOffice and Oracle
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and HSE procedures

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company matching up to 5%
  • Competitive medical plans starting at $40 per pay period
  • Free MDLIVE virtual visits starting in 2026
  • Free preventative medical and dental care for families enrolled in plans
  • Free Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2x annual salary for full-time employees
Full Job Description
Job Description

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
  • Evaluate and analyze product maintenance, design, and performance; recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability
  • Support new product development and implement performance or cost optimization initiatives
  • Research and propose new materials to support design enhancements
  • Conduct technical evaluations of competitor products, services, and patents
  • Act as the technical escalation point for Tier 2 subject matter experts; provide advanced analysis and solutions for complex issues
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned by the COE Technical Leader
  • Ensure compliance with all NOV Company policies and HSE procedures


Job Requirements
  • Attend customer meetings, assess technical issues, provide recommendations, and document outcomes
  • Draft technical work scopes and evaluate special tooling needs
  • Review spare parts lists and advise on stocking levels
  • Participate in FATs and support training content development
  • Evaluate new products, tools, and services for effectiveness
  • Assist leadership in assessing employee competency and assigning tasks
  • Step in for COE Technical Leader when needed
  • Generate reports and manage data in systems like RigOffice, Glovia, and Oracle
  • Follow ISO 9001 and NOV quality management standards
  • Apply RCA techniques (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone) to resolve issues
  • Support remote upgrades and understand NOV equipment failure modes


Facility/Group-Specific Responsibilities
  • Support global SMEs with advanced technical product assistance
  • Lead training and competency development for Tier 2 personnel
  • Identify product reliability trends and provide feedback to engineering
  • Review and support release of Product Notifications (e.g., PIBs, PINs)
  • Prepare damage assessments and maintenance recommendations
  • Coordinate with internal/external experts for complex issue resolution
  • Maintain close collaboration with Global Product Engineering teams


Qualifications

Education & Experience Qualifications
  • Technical diploma or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in roles such as Field Service, Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), Technical Support, eHawk, Field Engineering, or Asset Management (AM) Projects
  • Hands-on robotics experience required, with systems such as FANUC, Yaskawa, ABB, or similar platforms
  • Demonstrated expertise in technical analysis and professional report writing
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with multinational teams across different time zones
  • Proficient in reading and interpreting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic drawings
  • Capable of supporting diverse technical issues across multiple engineering disciplines


Technical Competencies
  • MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
  • Deep knowledge of one or more disciplines; mechanical, hydraulic, electrical or controls, related to design, operations, and maintenance of specific families of NOV Rig Systems equipment.


Competitive Benefits: (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan - NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
  • Competitive medical plans that are effective your date of hire. Coverage options for just yourself as an eligible employee start at as little as $40 per pay period (bi-weekly), and plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) start at $150.50 per pay period (bi-weekly).
  • Starting in 2026, FREE MDLIVE virtual visits (when enrolled in an NOV medical plan).
  • FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
  • FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance at 2 times your annual salary (for full-time employees).

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