Automation Engineer

Baker Hughes Holdings LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Financial programs

Work-life balance

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking an Automation Engineer to design and deploy automated solutions across production lines, integrating PLC/SCADA/HMI systems and MES/ERP tools. You will connect shop-floor equipment, build data pipelines to cloud platforms, and deliver Power BI dashboards for actionable insights.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Manufacturing teams, NPI support, and standardizing solutions across sites to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years in PLC/SCADA
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities
• Ability to work independently and solve problems

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automation solutions for production lines, assembly systems, and material handling.
• Develop and maintain PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems (Siemens, Rockwell).
• Support automation with MES and ERP systems (Oracle).
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by designing automated processes and fixtures.
• Standardize and scale automation solutions across multiple production sites.
• Identify processes to automate, create automation roadmaps and funding cases.
• Connect shop-floor equipment (IIoT) for real-time data.
• Develop data pipelines between machines, MES, and cloud platforms (Azure IoT).
• Create dashboards and monitoring solutions (Power BI, SCADA analytics).

Skills

PLC

SCADA

HMI

Power BI

IIoT

Azure IoT

Data pipelines

Automation design

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma + 5 years experience

Tools

Siemens

Rockwell

Oracle ERP

MES

Job description

Automation Engineer

Are you a highly motivated, creative individual and passionate about sales and proposals?

Would you like to be a part of successful team?

Join our team!

Baker Hughes is the leading energy technology company, who delivers across the energy value chain through our market-leading business segments. 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.

Partner with the best

Responsible for Engineering associated with the manufacturing process. Develops an operational year plan for the own manufacturing activities. Suggests improvements in products, processes and procedures.

As an Automation Engineer, you will also be responsible for:

The Automation Engineer is responsible identifying automation solutions across the SP&S manufacturing plants, building business cases for approval and working with the on‑site Manufacturing teams to deploy solutions that improve operational efficiency, reduce manual effort, and enhance decision‑making through the use of advanced technologies, including AI, machine learning, and robotic process automation (RPA). This role focuses on enhancing safety, quality, throughput, and cost efficiencyby combining industrial automation (PLC/SCADA/MES)with AI-driven insights and intelligent process automation.

• Design and implement automation solutions for production lines, assembly systems, and material handling.
• Develop and maintain PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell).
• Support automation with MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle).
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by designing automated processes and fixtures.
• Standardize and scale automation solutions across multiple production sites.
• Identify and analyze business processes suitable for automation, create automation roadmap and build business cases for funding.
• Connect shop‑floor equipment (IIoT) for real‑time data acquisition.
• Develop data pipelines between machines, MES, and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure IoT).
• Create dashboards and monitoring solutions (Power BI, SCADA analytics).

Ensure interoperability between legacy equipment and modern digital systems

Fuel your passion!

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 5 years of experience in PLC, SCADA).
• Have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently. Strong problem‑solving skills.

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.

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 Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Manufacturing Specialist - Manuf Eng Specialist

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.