Mechanical Design Engineer - Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Materials and Repair

Baker Hughes Oilfield Services India Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes Oilfield Services India Private Limited is seeking an experienced Materials and Repair Engineer to work on gas turbine materials, coatings, and non-destructive technologies in an international, energy-technology environment. The role emphasizes physical metallurgy, microstructural analysis, and research-driven development.

The candidate should hold a PhD or M.Tech/B.Tech with substantial experience in materials science and metallurgical engineering, including high-temperature

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in characterization for metallurgical processes including optical microscopy, SEM, XRD, microhardness and mechanical testing.
• Experience with materials for gas turbine technologies and thermal spray coatings is advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams are required.

Responsibilities

• Drive material manufacturing or repair qualification processes with minimal supervision.
• Apply characterization techniques for research in materials technologies for gas turbine development.
• Lead experimental work and materials modelling to support new technology development.
• Lead qualification of suppliers for repair and new parts.
• Prepare technical specifications and manufacturing drawings independently.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality and testing teams to support product industrialization.

Skills

Optical microscopy

Image analysis

Microhardness testing

SEM

X-ray diffraction

Mechanical testing

Metallurgical principles

Education

PhD in Materials or Mechanical Engineering

M.Tech/B.Tech in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Origin

Excel

Job description

Aeroderivative Mechanical Design Engineer Are you passionate about being part of a successful team? Are you excited by the prospect of working for an industry leader in Energy Technology? Join our team! Our Industry & Energy Technology (IET) team provides industry-leading products and services that optimize the extraction, production, and processing of energy. We help a diverse range of customers across the value chain to reduce operating costs and improve productivity. Our team plays an integral role by helping the business plan for the future. Partner with the best

As Materials and Repair Engineer you will work in the area of gas turbine materials and manufacturing, with emphasis on thermal spray coatings, additive manufacturing, cold spray coatings and non-destructive technologies. A key requirement is a fundamental understanding of physical metallurgy, mechanical behavior of materials and microstructural characterization and fundamentals & an interest in carrying out research is a key requirement & basic understanding of gas turbine products, adjacent disciplines like various manufacturing process, mechanical & thermal design processes This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic, international environment.

As Materials and Repair Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Drive material manufacturing or repair qualification process independently with minimum supervision.
• Apply Characterization techniques for analysis of the research in materials technologies for gas turbine new technology development
• Drive & independently execute, Experimental work as well as materials modelling to substantiate or validate the new technology development
• Lead qualification of suppliers for repair and new make parts.
• Prepare technical specifications, manufacturing drawings, and design documentation independently
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and testing teams to support product industrialization
• Ensure compliance with international standards (ASME, API, ISO) and apply best design practices Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Proven Expertise in characterization for metallurgical processes such as Optical microscope, Image Analysis, Microhardness, Scanning electron microscope, Xray Diffraction, Mechanical testing at room and elevated temperatures
• Agility in research thinking with scientific rigor and depth of metallurgical principles; strengthening mechanisms is preferred.
• Proficient use of Matlab, Origin, Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of high-performance materials (superalloys, ceramics, thermal barrier coatings) and related processes; microstructural degradation mechanisms; failure analysis.
• PhD in Materials or mechanical engineering with 4 years experience or M.Tech / B.Tech with 6 -8 years’ experience Materials Science and Metallurgical engineering with work experience (desirable) Experience of mechanical / material design of turbomachinery or high temperature/high- pressure components is desirable Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams Fluent in English (written and spoken)

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: 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 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 must 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

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Lead Engineer, Materials Science, Service Engineering Experience Level Mid Level