Senior Mechanical Application Engineer

Baker Hughes; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in the UK seeks a Senior Mechanical Application Engineer to lead engineering solutions for subsea projects. You will translate client needs into effective equipment solutions and ensure compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree, experience in the subsea oil & gas sector, and proficiency in engineering software. Benefits include work-life balance, private medical care, and more.

Benefits

Contemporary work-life balance policies

Comprehensive private medical care options

Life insurance and disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical design within the subsea oil & gas sector.
• Strong knowledge of Subsea Christmas Trees and Tubing Hangers.
• Experience in requirement and interface management.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering for subsea tenders and studies.
• Translate client specifications into compliant solutions.
• Develop and review mechanical designs for subsea systems.

Skills

Mechanical design or application engineering

Understanding of Subsea Production Systems

Communication and stakeholder management

Use of engineering software (AutoCAD, MathCAD)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MathCAD

Teamcenter

Job description

Senior Mechanical Application Engineer

Do you want to Lead Mechanical Solutions for Subsea Projects?

Are you passionate about driving Engineering Excellence?

At Baker Hughes, we take energy forward making it safer, cleaner, and more efficient for people and the planet. Our Subsea business plays a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable, and cost-effective solutions to some of the world’s most complex offshore challenges. We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Application Engineer to join our team and help shape the future of subsea energy.

Partner with the best

As a Senior Mechanical Application Engineer, you will be a key technical interface between our customers, commercial teams, and engineering functions. You’ll be responsible for translating customer requirements into robust, fit-for-purpose subsea equipment solutions—supporting tenders, front-end engineering, and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Leading mechanical engineering input for subsea tenders, studies, and early engagement activities.
• Interpreting client specifications and translate them into compliant, cost-effective technical solutions.
• Developing and reviewing mechanical designs, layouts, and technical documentation for subsea systems and components.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including product management, manufacturing, sourcing, and project engineering.
• Providing technical support to commercial teams during bid preparation and client presentations.
• Ensuring solutions meet applicable industry standards (API, ISO), internal design practices, and customer requirements.
• Mentoring junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the team.
• Supporting risk assessments, design reviews, and lessons learned activities.

Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Have proven experience in mechanical design or application engineering within the subsea oil & gas sector.
• Have a strong understanding of Subsea Production Systems, with detailed knowledge of Subsea Christmas Trees, Tubing Hangers and their associated tooling.
• Be proficient in the use of engineering software (e.g. AutoCAD, MathCAD, Teamcenter)
• Have experience of requirement management and interface management, and proficiency in the use of relevant software (e.g. DOORs, SmartPDF)
• Have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

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

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

Work in a way that works for you

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:

One of our core values as a business is collaboration and, as such, whilst flexible work options are available, we believe there is a great benefit of having our teams co-located in one of our many offices across the UK.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. 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:

… (benefits list covered above)