Senior Mechanical Application Engineer (M/F/D)

Baker Hughes; Firenze; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Wellbeing activities

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Senior Mechanical Application Engineer in Italy to translate customer requirements into robust subsea equipment solutions. You will lead mechanical input for tenders, early studies, and project execution, collaborating with product, manufacturing and commercial teams.

The role emphasizes design reviews, documentation, and mentoring of junior engineers, with a focus on API/ISO standards and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in mechanical design or application engineering within subsea oil & gas.
• Strong understanding of Subsea Production Systems, including Christmas Trees and Tubing Hangers.
• Proficient in engineering software such as AutoCAD, MathCAD and Teamcenter.
• Experience with DOORs and SmartPDF for requirements management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering input for subsea tenders, studies and early engagement activities.
• Interpret client specifications into compliant, cost-effective technical solutions.
• Develop and review mechanical designs, layouts and documentation for subsea systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, manufacturing, sourcing, commercial and project engineering.
• Provide technical support to commercial teams during bids and client presentations.
• Ensure solutions meet API, ISO and customer requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive continuous improvement.
• Support risk assessments, design reviews and lessons learned.

Skills

Mechanical design

Subsea experience

AutoCAD

MathCAD

Teamcenter

DOORs

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

DOORs

SmartPDF

Job description

Senior Mechanical Application Engineer – responsible for translating customer requirements into robust, fit‑for‑purpose subsea equipment solutions, supporting tenders, front‑end engineering, and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Leading mechanical engineering input for subsea tenders, studies, and early engagement activities.
• Interpreting client specifications and translate them into compliant, cost‑effective technical solutions.
• Developing and reviewing mechanical designs, layouts, and technical documentation for subsea systems and components.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams including product management, manufacturing, sourcing, commercial and project engineering.
• Providing technical support to commercial teams during bid preparation and client presentations.
• Ensuring solutions meet applicable industry standards (API, ISO), internal design practices, and customer requirements.
• Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the team.
• Supporting risk assessments, design reviews, and lessons learned activities.

Qualifications

• Have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Have proven experience in mechanical design or application engineering within the subsea oil & gas sector.
• Have a strong understanding of Subsea Production Systems, with detailed knowledge of Subsea Christmas Trees, Tubing Hangers and their associated tooling.
• Be proficient in the use of engineering software (e.g. AutoCAD, MathCAD, Teamcenter).
• Have experience of requirement management and interface management, and proficiency in the use of relevant software (e.g. DOORs, SmartPDF).
• Have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

Benefits

• 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

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.