Control System test bench leader – String testing (d/f/m)

Baker Hughes; Massa; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contemporary work-life balance

Comprehensive private medical care

Life insurance and disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Job summary

Baker Hughes Italy seeks a Control System Test Bench Leader to drive string test operations, coordinating mechanical and electrical activities and ensuring safety and quality during testing.

You will collaborate with product engineering, assembly, and supplier teams to resolve non-conformities, maintain documentation, and deliver tests on time and within budgets. Fluency in English and Italian is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English and Italian.

Responsibilities

• Drive string test operations aligned with production planning timeline.
• Supervise activities performed by external suppliers, including assembly, loop checks, wiring, and calibration.
• Provide technical guidance for non-conformity resolution with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other partner functions.
• Prepare and maintain operational quality and safety documentation, including reports and checklists.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and foster a safe working environment for all personnel.
• Monitor operational expenditures against project budgets and optimize costs while maintaining quality and delivery commitments.
• Capture and apply lessons learned during operations.
• Coordinate internal and external teams for successful test execution and delivery.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Presentation skills

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical problem-solving

Turbomachinery knowledge

Control systems

English fluency

Italian fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Are you passionate about technology?

Join our Industrial & Energy Technology Team

Our Industrial & Energy Technology team provides industry-leading products and services that promote the energy transition improving the extraction, production, and processing of energy. We help a diverse range of customers across the value chain to reduce environmental impact and improve productivity. We design innovate and test turbomachinery product solutions for our global customers and adopt cutting-edge technology and continuous innovation mindset to deal with new challenges such as hydrogen, decarbonization, CCS, energy production.

Partner with the best

The Control System Test Bench Leader serves as the primary focal point for all control system operations related to the testing of assigned string test packages.

This role is responsible for leading test bench activities with a strong focus on safety, quality, and on-time execution. Responsibilities include coordinating all operational activities, both mechanical and electrical, from test bench preparation and functional testing to loop checks, test execution, troubleshooting, and final disassembly.

The Control System Test Bench Leader also coordinates external suppliers performing activities on the test bench and works closely with cross-functional teams, such as product engineering, assembly, and packaging mfg. cell, and other partner functions, to ensure prompt resolution of non-conformities and efficient execution of testing operations.

Additionally, this role promotes a strong safety and quality culture among all personnel and suppliers supporting test bench activities.

As Control System test bench leader, you will be responsible for:

• Driving string test operations in alignment with production planning timeline.
• Supervising activities performed by external suppliers, including assembly, loop checks, electrical wiring, software calibration, and other electrical work.
• Providing technical guidance for non-conformity resolution while collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other partner functions.
• Preparing and maintaining operational quality and safety documentation, including reports and checklists.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable safety standards and fostering a safe working environment for all personnel involved in field and test bench activities.
• Monitoring operational expenditures against project budgets and implementing actions to optimize costs while maintaining quality and delivery commitments.
• Assuring that Lesson Learned are captured and applied during operations.
• Supporting effective communication and coordination among internal teams and external partners to ensure successful test execution and delivery.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Show the ability to manage multiple projects and activities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to plan, coordinate, and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root causes, resolve issues, and implement effective improvement actions.
• Display a solid understanding of turbomachinery system architecture, control systems, commissioning processes, and related operations.
• Be fluent in both English and Italian.

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:

• 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 initial pay range for this position will be EUR 38,605.00 to 59,000.00.

The provisions of Contratto Collettivo Industria Metalmeccanica e della installazione di impianti will be applied to this position. Section VI - Titolo IV of that collective bargaining agreement relates to pay.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Manufacturing Experienced Professional - Operation Management

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward - making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let's come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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