Senior Mechanical Application Engineer (M/F/D)

Baker Hughes Inc.; Toscana; On-site; EUR 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care options

Life insurance

Disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Job summary

Baker Hughes in Italy is seeking a Senior Mechanical Application Engineer to lead mechanical input for subsea tenders and projects. You will translate client requirements into robust, cost-effective subsea equipment solutions and collaborate with product management, manufacturing, and commercial teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, support risk assessments, and ensure compliance with API/ISO standards while delivering high-quality documentation and technical support for bids and client

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in mechanical design or application engineering within subsea oil & gas.
• Knowledge of Subsea Production Systems and associated tooling (e.g., Christmas Trees, Tubing Hangers).
• Proficiency in engineering software (AutoCAD, MathCAD, Teamcenter).
• Excellent communication 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 and translate them into compliant, cost-effective technical solutions.
• Develop and review mechanical designs, layouts, and documentation for subsea systems and components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, manufacturing, sourcing, commercial and project engineering.
• Provide technical support to commercial teams during bid preparation and client presentations.
• Ensure solutions meet API, ISO standards, internal design practices, and customer requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support risk assessments, design reviews, and lessons learned activities.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Design

Experience in mechanical design or in-

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MathCAD

Teamcenter

Job description

Do you want to lead mechanical solutions for subsea projects?

Are you passionate about driving engineering excellence?

At Baker Hughes, we take energy forward making it safer, cleaner, and more efficient for people and the planet. Our Subsea business plays a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable, and cost-effective solutions to some of the world’s most complex offshore challenges. We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Application Engineer to join our team and help shape the future of subsea energy.

Partner with the best

As a Senior Mechanical Application Engineer, you will be a key technical interface between our customers, commercial teams, and engineering functions. You’ll be responsible for translating customer requirements into robust, fit-for-purpose subsea equipment solutions—supporting tenders, front-end engineering, and project execution.

As a Senior Mechanical Application Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• 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 contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the team.
• Supporting risk assessments, design reviews, and lessons learned activities.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Have proven experience in mechanical design or application engineering within the subsea oil & gas sector.
• Have good 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 excellent communication.
• Be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

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:

One of our core values as a business is collaboration and, as such, whilst flexible work options are available, we believe there is a great benefit of having our teams co-located in one of our many offices across the UK.

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 51,200 To 70,400.

The provisions of the Contratto Collettivo Energia e Petrolio will be applied to this position. Art. 32 and Art. 34 of that collective bargaining agreement relate to pay.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Senior Engineer, Mechanical, Product Design and Engineering

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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