Technology Development Lead Engineer (d/f/m)

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

Job summary

Baker Hughes Company in Firenze, Italy seeks a Lead Engineer, Technical Support & Management, Product Design and Engineering to advance EICE initiatives and AI-enabled productivity. You will publish and present technical work, collaborate with universities, and shape development paths within a global energy technology environment.

The role requires a PhD or MSc with a strong publication record, fluency in Italian and English, and a proactive approach to learning and cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related technical field.
• Alternatively, M.Sc. degree in a relevant engineering discipline with demonstrated research experience and publication record.
• Strong academic background with evidence of scientific rigor and analytical thinking.
• 0-3 years of industrial or post-doctoral experience in engineering, research, technology development, or innovation-related roles.
• Demonstrated involvement in technical publications, conference papers, journal articles, or research projects.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and emerging digital technologies, with the ability to translate these capabilities into engineering productivity and business value.
• Fluency in both Italian and English.
• Strong interpersonal and communication attitude
• Knowledge of research methodologies, data analysis, and scientific communication

Responsibilities

• Author and co-author technical papers, conference abstracts, and journal publications.
• Review and edit scientific and technical manuscripts for internal and external audiences, enabling external collaboration with Universities and Research centers.
• Support the adoption of Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI tools within the EICE organization.
• Promote AI literacy and capability building across the EICE community.
• Distribution and accessibility of standard documentation across the organization.
• Ensuring alignment and consistency related to Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls technology growth, strategic and innovation initiatives.
• Contributing to shaping and mapping roles and competencies and planning development paths according to Competency Management System (CMS).
• Shaping and organizing learning content according to Technical Title Holders inputs
• Coordinate EICE learning plan ensuring effective budget allocation and spending
• Leading internal team initiatives preparation such as all-hands meeting, technical sessions and EICE talks, EICE Voice distribution

Skills

AI & Generative AI

Publications

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual Italian/English

Research methods

Data analysis

Scientific communication

Analytical thinking

Education

PhD in Engineering/Applied Physics

MSc in engineering with publications

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! Partner with the best The Technology Development Engineer will support the Electrical, Instrumentation, Software and Control Engineering (EICE) team in adopting best practices and techniques to enhance effectiveness of Technology Development both internally and across other functions.

Our Industrial & Energy Technology team delivers industry-leading products and services to advance energy innovation and expand our portfolio of LNG and decarbonized solutions. We drive our strategy as an energy technology company, supported by robust technology roadmaps and an efficient operating model that empowers every engineer to innovate, create value, and reach their full potential.

As the Electrical, Instrumentation, Software and Controls Engineering (EICE) team, we provide high-value, best-in-class solutions to our customers, with a strong focus on efficiency, quality, and execution excellence in support of the clean energy transition.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Author and co-author technical papers, conference abstracts, and journal publications.
• Review and edit scientific and technical manuscripts for internal and external audiences, enabling external collaboration with Universities and Research centers.
• Support the adoption of Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI tools within the EICE organization.
• Promote AI literacy and capability building across the EICE community.
• Distribution and accessibility of standard documentation across the organization.
• Ensuring alignment and consistency related to Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls technology growth, strategic and innovation initiatives.
• Contributing to shaping and mapping roles and competencies and planning development paths according to Competency Management System (CMS).
• Shaping and organizing learning content according to Technical Title Holders inputs
• Coordinate EICE learning plan ensuring effective budget allocation and spending
• Leading internal team initiatives preparation such as all-hands meeting, technical sessions and EICE talks, EICE Voice distribution

To be successful in this role you will:

• Ph.D. in Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related technical field.
• Alternatively, M.Sc. degree in a relevant engineering discipline with demonstrated research experience and publication record.
• Strong academic background with evidence of scientific rigor and analytical thinking.
• 0-3 years of industrial or post-doctoral experience in engineering, research, technology development, or innovation-related roles.
• Demonstrated involvement in technical publications, conference papers, journal articles, or research projects.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and emerging digital technologies, with the ability to translate these capabilities into engineering productivity and business value.
• Fluency in both Italian and English.
• Strong interpersonal and communication attitude
• Knowledge of research methodologies, data analysis, and scientific communication

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

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 The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Lead Engineer, Technical Support & Management, Product Design and Engineering 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.