Electrical Controls Engineer

Baker Hughes Gruppe; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

Thrift Plan (401k)

Flexible working patterns

Work-life balance

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design and develop power converters and inverters for Industrial VSDs used in energy extraction. You will lead architecture, validation, and gate-driver development, while contributing to fault detection schemes and advanced control algorithms.

The role requires strong power electronics expertise, capability to collaborate across engineering, product, and supply chain teams, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related engineering discipline.
• Strong experience in power electronics design, including AC-to-DC and DC-to-AC conversion systems.
• Expertise in power converter and inverter architecture development and validation.
• Experience developing gate drivers, fault detection systems, and protection schemes for power electronic applications.
• Demonstrated analytical, troubleshooting, and system-level design capabilities.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience working with engineering, product development, and supply chain teams.

Responsibilities

• Define and validate power converter and inverter architectures, subcomponents, and performance for industrial applications.
• Lead analytical and design activities using established power electronics methodologies.
• Develop gate driver designs for optimal performance and reliability of power electronics systems.
• Create fault detection, protection, and signaling schemes for enhanced diagnostics and fault mitigation.
• Support development of advanced power control algorithms for industrial variable speed drives.
• Collaborate with teams to validate power section performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Communicate technical strategies to senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to technical documentation, white papers, and design guidelines.

Skills

Power electronics

Gate drivers

Fault detection

Control algorithms

C programming

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altera FPGA design tools

MATLAB/Simulink

SimPowerSystems

Simscape

Model Predictive Control Toolbox

Fuzzy Logic Toolbox

Stateflow Toolbox

Robust Control Toolbox

Neural Network Toolbox

LabVIEW

AMPL

CPLEX

PowerWorld Simulator

PSIM

PSCAD

ETAP

SABER

Job description

Electrical Controls Engineer

Are you passionate about being part of a successful team?

Join Our Power Systems & Control Engineering Team!

Partner with the best

The Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for driving the design and development of power converters, power inverters, associated gate drivers, and power control algorithms for Industrial Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) used in the energy extraction market.

This role requires deep expertise in power electronics, including AC-to-DC and DC-to-AC conversion technologies, power section architecture, fault management, and advanced control systems. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions that deliver reliable, efficient, and high-performance drive systems for demanding industrial applications.

As an Electrical Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Defining and validating power converter and inverter architectures, subcomponents, and performance characteristics for industrial applications
• Leading analytical and design activities using established power electronics methodologies and technologies
• Developing gate driver designs to ensure optimal performance and reliability of power electronic systems
• Creating fault detection, protection, and signaling schemes to enhance system diagnostics and fault mitigation capabilities
• Supporting the design and development of advanced power control algorithms for industrial variable speed drive applications
• Collaborating with engineering teams to validate power section performance, reliability, and manufacturability
• Communicating technical strategies and recommendations to senior leaders and cross-functional teams
• Contributing to the development of technical documentation, white papers, and design guidelines related to power electronics systems
• Working closely with supply chain and commercialization teams to support successful product introduction and lifecycle management
• Driving innovation in power conversion technologies while ensuring compliance with quality, reliability, and performance requirements

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related engineering discipline
• Demonstrate strong experience in power electronics design, including AC-to-DC and DC-to-AC conversion systems
• Possess expertise in power converter and inverter architecture development and validation
• Have experience developing gate drivers, fault detection systems, and protection schemes for power electronic applications
• Demonstrate strong analytical, troubleshooting, and system-level design capabilities
• Be able to effectively communicate technical concepts and influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Have experience working collaboratively across engineering, product development, and supply chain organizations

Desired Characteristics

• Proficiency with Altera FPGA design tools
• Strong experience using MATLAB/Simulink and associated toolsets including:
  • SimPowerSystems
  • Simscape
  • Model Predictive Control Toolbox
  • Fuzzy Logic Toolbox
  • Stateflow Toolbox
  • Robust Control Toolbox
  • Neural Network Toolbox
• Experience with LabVIEW and optimization tools such as AMPL and CPLEX
• Knowledge of simulation and power systems analysis tools including:
  • PowerWorld Simulator
  • PSIM
  • PSCAD
  • ETAP
  • SABER
• Proficiency in C programming language
• Knowledge of intelligent, advanced, and model-based control techniques
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions in complex power electronics and industrial drive applications

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

This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Lead Engineer, Electrical, Product Performance 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.