Mechanical Engineer

BAKER HUGHES; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy company in Ashby-de-la-Zouch is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the development of Gas Tech Equipment. Responsibilities include structural FEA analysis, coordinating with international teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience with large electrical machines. The role offers flexible working hours and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive private medical care

Life insurance and disability programs

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Proficiency in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is essential.
• Experience with large electrical machines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze structural FEA and rotor dynamics calculations.
• Coordinate with engineers across multiple countries.
• Provide technical specifications for quality requirements.

Skills

FEA skills

Communication in English

Teamwork

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEA software

Job description

Overview

Responsible for contributing to the development of products, solutions and systems with Gas Tech Equipment family. This includes activities linked to technical improvement of existing products and components. The role requires understanding of concepts, methods and procedures and excellent FEA skills.

Responsibilities

• Analysing in the Electrical & Mechanical Engineering team for generators and motors, including structural FEA and rotor dynamics calculations.
• Coordinating with engineers in the UK, the Netherlands and Czech Republic.
• Responsible for technical order specifications, including the required quality requirements or inspection requirements at suppliers and incoming goods.
• Providing technical support to the Purchasing department, including supplier qualification.
• Ensuring that all design and technological outputs comply with technical and safety requirements, including environmental requirements.
• Initiating technical and process improvements by applying modern trends in technology and design.
• Performing troubleshooting on operational issues with machines in operation to support customers on site worldwide.
• Supporting the Sales department with proposing new concepts or solutions to customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with FEA.
• Affinity with large electrical machines.
• Experience in rotating equipment (preferred).
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal English.
• Team player with an optimistic attitude toward work challenges.

Working and Benefits

Work style: Our IET Gas Tech Equipment business provides industry-leading products and services that optimize production and processing of energy. As a team with integrity, we create value with impactful decisions by effectively connecting ideas and people. We champion entrepreneurial culture to unlock full potential by bringing energy to the world. We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

Our people are at the heart of what we do. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. Working for you: Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits