Digital Manufacturing Student Assistant

About the role

Join NOV’s Smart Factory journey as a Digital Manufacturing Student Assistant. You’ll help us run an Industry 4.0 Maturity Assessment across production areas, collect and structure data, and turn findings into clear presentations and dashboards for leadership. The role sits at the intersection of operations and digital—expect hands-on exposure to manufacturing processes, data gathering, basic analysis, and roadmap documentation. You’ll collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and IT/OT stakeholders, building a practical understanding of how factories use data to drive efficiency, quality, and traceability. 

This is a part-time, study-friendly position with a learning-oriented culture.

About the Company 

At NOV, we deliver safe, high-quality, technology-driven equipment, services, and support that are essential to the global energy industry. Our mission is simple: we power the industry that powers the world. 

At NOV’s business unit Subsea Production Systems (SPS) we empower the energy sector with passion, expertise, and forward-thinking solutions. We develop reliable and efficient subsea energy production products that enhance our customers’ energy portfolios. With strong roots in the offshore oil and gas industry, we are also at the forefront of future technologies such as water treatment, ammonia storage, carbon injection, and wind energy—helping to reduce CO₂ emissions and drive the energy transition. 

SPS is headquartered in Brøndby, Denmark, with production sites in Kalundborg (DK), Porto do Acu (Br), Glenrothes (UK) and offices in Stavanger and Oslo (No), Rio de Janeiro ( Br), and Houston (US).  Globally, our team includes around 1,500 dedicated professionals, contributing to NOV’s workforce of approximately 34,000 employees.

What We Offer 

• Paid, part-time, study-friendly schedule with flexible hours around classes and exams.
• Hands-on exposure to Smart Factory initiatives across Production, Quality, Maintenance, and IT/OT.
• Mentorship & real impact: learn proven tools (maturity models, KPIs) and deliver insights used by leadership.
• Skill growth in quantitative and qualitative research methods, Industry 4.0 strategic planning, data structuring, visualization, workshop facilitation, and stakeholder communication.
• Competitive student compensation in a collaborative culture, with options for thesis projects and future roles at NOV.

Main Responsibilities

• Execute the Industry 4.0 Maturity Assessment across production areas (schedule sessions, capture evidence, score against the framework, track actions).
• Collect, Structure, and analyse data from surveys and observations; maintain structured trackers and shared repositories.
• Create management-ready visuals—slides, simple dashboards, and summaries that highlight gaps, priorities, and quick wins.
• Support the Smart Factory roadmap: document use cases, owners, milestones, and KPIs; assist in preparing management presentations and dashboards.
• Benchmark digital best practices (within NOV and externally) and present concise, actionable comparisons.
• Contribute to basic analyses (e.g., Excel) on and support data visualisation to inform improvement ideas.

Qualifications & Skills

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Industrial Engineering, Management Engineering, IT, or Data Science.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel (or equivalent spreadsheet tools).
• Fluent English, spoken and written.
• A learning-oriented mindset and curiosity about manufacturing.

Desired

• Knowledge of Industry 4.0, digital manufacturing, or process improvement.
• Interest in data analytics, digital transformation, or manufacturing systems.
• Exposure to data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.
• Clear communication skills and confidence working with different stakeholders.

Why Join Us? 

We offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where growth, innovative thinking and continuous improvement are core to how we operate. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to grow professionally through diverse and challenging assignments, supported by experienced colleagues and a culture that values learning and development. 

Joining NOV means becoming part of a purpose-driven organization that is committed to operational excellence, sustainability, and long-term career progression. 

With us at NOV Subsea Production Systems you’ll have an important role in delivering reliable and efficient subsea solutions, meeting today’s energy demands and shaping a  more sustainable future.  

Join us in going beyond to shape the future of energy. Because energy matters.