Electro-Mechanical Downhole Tools Technician

1030 Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLC; Broussard (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Baker Hughes is hiring a Maintenance Technician - Downhole Tools in Broussard, LA. This role focuses on assembling, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing complex downhole tools and subassemblies used in oilfield operations, spanning electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.

The position requires hands-on experience, ability to read schematics, and strong problem-solving skills. You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and field service teams to ensure tool readiness and continuous

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in electromechanical tech.
• 3–5 years hands-on experience with electromechanical, hydraulic, or downhole tool systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of electronic test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with measuring tools and torque-controlled assembly practices.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and test data entry.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, troubleshoot, and repair downhole electronic assemblies including PCBs, sensors, telemetry modules, power systems, and wiring harnesses.
• Assemble, disassemble, inspect, and repair mechanical components such as housings, bearings, shafts, seals, fasteners, and connectors.
• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot hydraulic systems including valves, pistons, actuators, and pressure chambers.
• Perform electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and system-level testing using standard test equipment and fixtures.
• Conduct pressure, leak, and environmental testing to ensure specifications.
• Diagnose failures and nonconformances, support root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) and Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation, inspection records, and component traceability.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and field service teams to ensure tool readiness and reliability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Electrical testing

Mechanical assembly

Education

AAS/AS in Electromechanical Technology or related field

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Baker Hughes is hiring a Maintenance Technician - Downhole Tools in Broussard, LA. This role focuses on assembling, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing complex downhole tools and subassemblies used in oilfield operations, spanning electronic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.

The position requires hands-on experience, ability to read schematics, and strong problem-solving skills. You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and field service teams to ensure tool readiness and continuous