Lead Engineer, Automation & Control, Product Design and Engineering (M/F/D)

Baker Hughes; Firenze; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes in Firenze, Italy seeks a Lead Engineer, Automation & Control to design Electrical and Instrumentation layouts for compressor and turbine applications. You will model loops in 3D (NX) and ensure robust, cost-efficient solutions aligned with industry standards.

The role requires an engineering degree, proven design experience, and strong English communication. Collaboration with manufacturing and multidisciplinary teams is essential to deliver reliable energy technology products.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Electrical, Electronic, Industrial, Management, Biomedical Computer Science Engineering.
• Proven engineering experience in electrical or instrumentation design.
• Proficient in Instrumentation design and related tools; knowledge of codes and standards.
• Strong communication skills; ability to influence and motivate others.
• Familiar with 3D Modelling tools (NX) and electrical installation basics.

Responsibilities

• Design Electrical and Instrumentation arrangements per applicable standards (ATEX, CSA, NEC/NEMA, IECEx).
• Model Instrumentation loop arrangement in 3D for installation conditions.
• Design and SMART instrumentation configuration to mitigate noise susceptibility.
• Optimize electrical installation to standardize solutions with Manufacturing.

Skills

English fluency

Instrumentation design

3D modelling

Interpersonal skills

Industry codes & standards

Education

BSc/MSc in Electrical/Electronic/Industrial/Management/Biomedical CS

Tools

NX

Electrical installation & cable routing

Job description

Do you enjoy working with cutting-edge technology? Would you like to help shape the future of our global energy? Join our Team!

Our Energy Equipment Engineering 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. We oversee the development and creation of future energy technology products.

Partner with the best

You will be responsible for the Instrumentation design and electrical arrangement for Compressors, Gas/Steam Turbine applications. You will have the opportunity to introduce new technology to enhance company profitability and productivity. You will be responsible for maintaining and incorporating new cost-effective solutions for designs.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Designing Electrical and Instrumentation arrangements through the application of International Standard (e.g. ATEX, CSA, NEC/NEMA, IECEx)
• Modeling using 3D software for Instrumentation loop arrangement based on installation condition.
• Designing and SMART instrumentation configuration against susceptibility electric and electromagnetic noise.
• Optimizing Electrical installation to standardize solution in collaboration with Manufacturing department.

Fuel your passion

Required Qualifications

• Have BSc. or MSc. of Science in Electrical, Electronic, Industrial, Management, Biomedical Computer Science Engineering.
• Have proven working experience in an engineering position for electrical or instrumentation design.
• Be proficient in Instrumentation design and related development tools; knowledge of industry codes and standards.
• Have well-developed interpersonal and communication skills; able to influence and motivate others.
• Be familiar with 3D Modelling tools (NX) / Have knowledge on electrical installation and cable routing.
• Be fluent in spoken and written English.

Desired Qualifications

• Teamwork attitude, dynamism, flexibility
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Organizational ability
• Strong sense of ownership and urgency

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 in 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 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

About Us

With operations in over 120 countries, we provide better solutions for our customers and richer opportunities for our people. As a leading partner to the energy industry, we're committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and we're always looking for the right people to help us get there. People who are as passionate as we are about making energy safer, cleaner and more efficient.

The initial pay range for this position will be EUR 43,600 To 70,000.

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

Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Lead Engineer, Automation & Control, Product Design and Engineering