Lead Test Project Engineer (M/F/D)

Baker Hughes Company; Firenze; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes Company in Italy is seeking a Lead Test Project Engineer to head validation test projects for product development in the Turbomachinery Technology Lab. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, design and implement test facilities, and deliver on schedule and budget.

The role requires MSc in Engineering, 5+ years industrial experience in power generation or turbomachinery, experience with verification testing, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• MSc in Engineering with relevant industrial focus.
• 5+ years of industrial experience in power, turbomachinery, or rotating equipment.
• Experience with verification testing of new products/technologies.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, P&ID, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal and external teams across the full test cycle.
• Serve as main technical interface to meet test requirements.
• Create cost estimates and schedules for validation activities.
• Lead design and construction of test facilities and measuring systems.
• Ensure HSE priorities throughout project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Test validation

Engineering drawings (P&ID)

Thermodynamics concepts

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

MSc in Engineering

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 Industrial & 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 is responsible for the assembly of high-quality and innovative products. Partner with the best: You will work in the Turbomachinery Technology Lab (TTL) part of the Innovation organization in the Industrial & Energy Technology business (IET). You will head up validation test projects for product development programs, supports Service/Production Testing needs. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, including engineering, service, production, and metrology departments, as well as with external stakeholders such as testing institutions and universities.

As Lead Test Project Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Coordinate internal and external teams (including external partners and/or laboratories) across the full test cycle (from preliminary estimations through design, installation, and commissioning, to test execution and disassembly)
• Acting as the main technical interface between the TTL team and all the functions involved in the project, ensuring to meet the test requirements and driving the team till the test project completion
• Create cost estimation and time schedule for validation activities in collaboration with the project team
• Being the focal point for design and construction of test facilities, measuring systems and test execution
• HSE is consistently prioritized throughout the entire project execution

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold an MSc degree in Engineering (preferably in industrial disciplines such as Mechanical, Aerospace, Energy, Electrical, or Naval Engineering), or have proven experience in these fields
• Have 5+ years of experience in an industrial environment (preferably in power generation, turbomachinery, power plants, oil and gas, or rotating equipment)
• Have experience with new products/new technologies verification testing
• Have exposure to electrical, mechanical and thermodynamics quantities measure principles
• Have exposure to turbomachinery fundamentals and being able to understand thermodynamic and fluid dynamics principles and applied to turbomachinery performances
• Have a good ability to understand engineering drawings, specifications, P&ID and wiring diagram
• Demonstrate good communication and leadership skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams within a matrix environment
• Strong decision-making capability, organizational and time management skills
• Be able to show good problem-solving, process improvement and analytical skills along with interpersonal and leadership skills

Working 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 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

For Italy

The initial pay range for this position will be EUR 43,200 To 59,400. 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: Senior Engineer, Systems, Testing and Qualification

At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. 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. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.