Lead Test Project Engineer (M/F/D)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life and disability insurance

Tailored financial programs

Work-life balance

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Lead Test Project Engineer in Italy to head validation tests in the Turbomachinery Technology Lab. You will coordinate internal and external teams through the full test cycle, ensuring test requirements are met while driving projects to successful completion.

The role requires an MSc in Engineering and 5+ years in an industrial setting with exposure to turbomachinery, testing, and thermodynamics principles. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Hold an MSc degree in Engineering (preferably in industrial disciplines such as Mechanical, Aerospace, Energy, Electrical, or Naval Engineering).
• Have 5+ years of experience in an industrial environment (power generation, turbomachinery, power plants, oil and gas, or rotating equipment).
• Experience with verification testing of new products/technologies.
• Exposure to electrical, mechanical and thermodynamics measurement principles.
• Understanding of turbomachinery fundamentals and thermodynamics applied to turbomachinery performance.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, P&ID and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal and external teams across the full test cycle from estimations to design, installation, commissioning, testing and disassembly.
• Serve as the main technical interface between TTL and other functions to meet test requirements and drive project to completion.
• Create cost estimates and schedules for validation activities with the project team.
• Lead design and construction of test facilities and measurement systems; oversee test execution.
• Prioritize HSE throughout all project phases.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

Education

MSc 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:

• 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.

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 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