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Alexei Melnikov

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Sr. Engineering Manager - Elastomers at National Oilwell Varco
📍 Greater Houston, United States

Alexei Melnikov is a Senior Engineering Manager at National Oilwell Varco, specializing in elastomers and polymer engineering. With a PhD from The University of Akron, he leads analytical research, material development, and manufacturing optimization for drilling applications. Colleagues describe him as an expert with a friendly nature and a great work ethic.

His specific areas of interest include the tribology of non-metallic materials, the viscoelasticity of solids, and damage phenomena in crosslinked rubbers.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Sr. Engineering Manager - Elastomers
Job Level
Middle
Location
Greater Houston, United States
Personality Overview

How Alexei shows up

Self-Assured
People-Oriented
Persuader

They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation. They will bat for you if they come to believe in you. They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.


Priorities

Topics Alexei cares about

Elastomer Technology
His career focuses on developing new elastomeric materials, managing existing portfolios, and optimizing products for the Oil and Gas industry.
Polymer Manufacturing
Manages and optimizes various manufacturing processes including rubber mixing, compression and transfer molding, extrusion, and injection molding.
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Career

Work history

11-2016
Sr. Engineering Manager - Elastomers
National Oilwell Varco
9-2014 - 11-2016
R&D Materials and Product Development Manager
CDI Energy Products
7-2012 - 8-2014
Materials Technology Manager
Fenner Advanced Sealing Technologies
6-2010 - 7-2012
Research and development manager
System Seals Inc
8-2007 - 8-2010
Rheometry SOS manager
The University of Akron
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Education
2006 - 2010
PhD
The University of Akron
1997 - 2001
BS
Bauman Moscow State Technical University
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