Electrical Design Engineer – Power Electronics (m/f/d)

bakerhughes; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 146,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer – Power Electronics in Poland to develop complex electronic circuits for downhole drilling tools in extreme environments.

You will design power electronic modules, simulate control algorithms, and support PCB layout while contributing to the full product development lifecycle and documentation for milestones in the technology development process.

Qualifications

• Above-average university degree in Electrical Engineering, focus on power electronics.
• Experience in power electronics topologies and control systems.
• Knowledge of GaN/SiC devices and measurement/diagnostic practices.
• Strong written and verbal English for international collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Circuit design of power electronic modules and mixed-signal circuitry.
• Develop motor drives and high-density switching power supplies.
• Simulate control algorithms using Matlab/Simulink.
• Support PCB layout and test/characterization in high-temperature environments.
• Document development results and present at design reviews.

Skills

Power electronics design

Circuit & system design

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PCB layout

Electronic lab equipment

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer – Power Electronics (m/f/d)

Would you like to turn complex subsea challenges into robust, real‑time software solutions?

Are you looking for a place where you can grow your skills in embedded software development and beyond?

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy‑technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future.

Take ownership by leading complex projects

As an electrical engineer, you will collaborate with a multi‑disciplinary project team within our product development department and work closely with project managers. You will be responsible for developing complex electronic circuits designed for use in downhole drilling tools under extreme environmental conditions. In this role, you will strengthen our power and pulser team by developing advanced motor drives and high‑power‑density switching power supplies for high‑temperature downhole applications. Your responsibilities will span the entire life cycle of electronic design, including requirement specification, architecture design, simulation, implementation, verification & validation, and documentation.

As Electrical Design Engineer – Power Electronics you will be responsible for:

• Circuit design of power electronic modules, including mixed‑signal circuitry.

• Develop power electronics modules, including motor drives and switching power supplies.

• Perform simulations using Matlab/Simulink to validate control algorithms for the power electronic modules.

• Support of the PCB layout.

• Test and characterization of electronic circuits at high ambient temperature.

• Development of test systems including hardware and software.

• Qualification of electronic components for high temperature applications.

• Complete documentation for new product developments and presentation of development results in design reviews to complete milestones in the technology development process.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Above‑average university degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably with the focus on power electronics.
• Practical experience in circuit‑and system design of power electronics, gathered during internships, thesis and/or professional experience in the above area of responsibility.
• Experience and knowledge in the field of power electronics topologies, in particular various voltage converters and control systems for electrical machines
• Knowledge of the new technologies of power electronic components such as wide band‑gap devices (GaN or SiC).
• Knowledge in the area of measurement and control engineering.
• Experienced in handling modern electronic laboratory equipment.
• Good written and verbal English skills required due to working in an internationally diverse working environment

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 must 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
• 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 PLN 146,000 To 270,000. There are no provisions of any collective agreement relating to pay which will be applied to this position.

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