Field Engineer I: LEAD Program for Hands-On Field Ops

Baker Hughes; Ciudad del Carmen; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes invites recent engineering graduates to join the LEAD Field Engineer Development Program. Over three and a half years, you will train, gain field experience, and progress through competency levels while supporting customer operations worldwide.

You will travel extensively, work rotating schedules, and tackle complex mechanical, electrical, and system challenges with mentorship from senior engineers. This program emphasizes safety, collaboration, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering within the previous 12 months.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
• Fluent in written and spoken English with excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work rotational schedules.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrate leadership potential and safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured technical bootcamps, on-the-job training, and competency-based development.
• Execute field operations alongside experienced engineers in live operating environments.
• Deploy, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain technical equipment and services.
• Apply procedures and make decisions in dynamic, high-pressure situations.
• Support customers and field crews during critical operations.
• Coordinate with operational teams, service delivery personnel, and customers to ensure successful execution of work.
• Develop problem-solving skills through hands-on troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, and system-level challenges.
• Gain experience across multiple operational environments through travel and field assignments.
• Participate in mentoring, job shadowing, cross-functional rotations, and developmental projects.
• Progress through defined Field Engineer competency levels based on demonstrated capability, performance, and safety leadership.
• Complete a capstone project and all required milestones for program graduation.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Leadership potential

Learning agility

Safety mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

GPA 3.0 (or equivalent)

Job description

Baker Hughes invites recent engineering graduates to join the LEAD Field Engineer Development Program. Over three and a half years, you will train, gain field experience, and progress through competency levels while supporting customer operations worldwide.

You will travel extensively, work rotating schedules, and tackle complex mechanical, electrical, and system challenges with mentorship from senior engineers. This program emphasizes safety, collaboration, and professional growth.