Lead System and Instrumentation Design Engineer (M/F/D)

Baker Hughes; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 146,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Mobility allowance

Lunch card

Annual STI bonus

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Lead UPG Systems Engineer to oversee system definition and integration for upgrades across machinery, with a focus on efficiency and lifecycle extension. You will translate design to on-site configuration and manage milestones from basic design to installation support.

The role requires Master’s/PhD in engineering, proven oil & gas experience, and proficiency with simulation tools. Hybrid work includes office presence in Warsaw three days per week.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience in Oil & Gas or energy-related engineering environment.
• Knowledge of fluid systems and familiarity with computational simulation tools (e.g., Hysys, FlowMaster, Matlab/Simulink).
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and process improvement capabilities.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with fluency in English (Italian is an advantage).

Responsibilities

• Define system design of auxiliaries for Upgrades solutions (lubrication, oil, water cooling, fuel gas, seal gas, ventilation, gas detection, fire protection) with process definitions, components, and instrumentation.
• Attend site surveys to define new supply and integrate it into existing plants; apply reverse engineering mindset.
• Develop predictive system design through modeling and numerical automation (Matlab/Simulink, FlowMaster, Hysys) to foresee transient behaviors and high-level control logic.
• Execute design, analysis, or evaluation of projects per engineering standards and requirements.
• Coordinate with internal interfaces (ITO Team, Project Engineering, Project Manager, other design engineers, tests, procurement, quality, manufacturing, service).
• Interact with customers and suppliers to maximize proficiency; manage spare parts support for auxiliaries and instrumentation items.

Skills

Fluid systems

Simulation tools

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Six Sigma familiarity

Education

Master’s or PhD in Mechanical / Chemical / Aerospace / Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

Matlab/Simulink

FlowMaster

HYSYS

Job description

Can you design and upgrade auxiliary systems for turbomachinery within plant environments? Would you like to combine system design, simulation, and real-world site integration?

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.

Fuel your passion

As Lead UPG (Upgrades) PSE (Packages and Systems Engineering) Systems Engineer, you will oversee system definition (P&ID) and process integration for all the Upgrades solutions related with the legacy products (Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines, Centrifugal Compressors and Turboexpanders) required by the Baker Hughes Service organization, as well as for the new emerging Climate Technology Solutions.

You will integrate new design with actual configuration at site, with the aim of efficiency and availability improvement and life extension of existing machines. You will cover all the milestones based on customers' contracts or foreseen by a new product development program: basic and detailed design development, verification phases, procurement goals, testing/validation accomplishments up to the site installation support.

As a Lead System and Instrumentation Design Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Being in charge for the system design of auxiliaries for all the Upgrades solutions (such as lube oil, hydraulic oil, control oil, water cooling, fuel gas, liquid fuel, seal gas, ventilation, gas detection, fire protection systems…) in terms of process definition, items and instrumentation selections and installation
• Attending site surveys to define new supply and integrate it in existing plant; reverse engineering mind-set is necessary;
• Developing predictive system design through modeling and numerical automation (Matlab/Simulink, FlowMaster, Hysis) to foresee transient behaviors and define high level control logic;
• Executing the design, analysis or evaluation of assigned projects using engineering practices adhering to business standards, practices, procedures and product/program requirements.
• Interacting with multiple internal interfaces such as ITO Team, Project Engineering, Project Manager, Other disciplines’ Design Engineers, Testing cell, Procurement dept., Quality Org., Manufacturing dept. and Service business;
• Interacting with several external interfaces like Customers and Suppliers demonstrating teamwork attitudes to maximize proficiency; managing OPEX Spare Parts support process for Auxiliaries and Instrumentation items
• Providing technical leadership to activities related with the assigned project and coordinate/control the activities performed by external engineering; being also responsible for engineering hour’s budget management maximizing both internal/external productivity;
• Demonstrating inclusiveness, social conscience, inclination to sustain team members, ability to remain objective and stay tuned to immediate environment;

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Master’s degree or PhD in Mechanical, Chemical, Aerospace, Aeronautical Engineering, or equivalent
• Have experience in an Oil & Gas or energy-related engineering environment
• Have knowledge of fluid systems and familiarity with computational simulation tools (e.g., Hysys, FlowMaster, Matlab/Simulink or similar)
• Demonstrate strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and process improvement capabilities
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills, with fluency in English (Italian is an advantage)
• Be able to work effectively across functions and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams
• Show adaptability, openness to learning, and willingness to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Have familiarity with Six Sigma, Green Belt certification, or Root Cause Analysis methodologies as a plus

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 varies. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Working flexible hours – flexing the times during the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are most productive.
• Hybrid working – a combination of remote and on-site work, with an expectation of 3 days per week in our Warsaw office.

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
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Sports card
• Mobility allowance bonus and lunch card
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits
• Engineering authorship rights
• Annual STI - a yearly performance‑based bonus

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, 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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