Field Engineer - Machinery Diagnostics & Vibration Analysis

Baker Hughes; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 79,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Machinery Diagnostics Field Engineer to service rotating equipment at customer sites. You will diagnose problems from vibration/operational data, travel extensively to sites, and deliver clear reports with actionable recommendations.

The role emphasizes reliability engineering and PdM practices while maintaining safety standards. The position requires a mechanical engineering background and willingness to travel up to 70% with potential offshore work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Strong knowledge of vibration analysis and rotating equipment health.
• Experience with reliability engineering and PdM data evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose machinery problems using vibration and operational data.
• Travel to customer sites to provide service support up to 70%.
• Complete timely reports with findings and recommendations.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers as trusted advisor for rotating equipment health.
• Calculate and oversee balance weight placement.
• Follow HS&E standards and procedures.

Skills

Vibration analysis

Rotordynamics

PdM data analysis

Machinery balancing

Precision alignment

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Bently Nevada products

Oscilloscopes

Voltmeters

Job description

Baker Hughes is seeking a Machinery Diagnostics Field Engineer to service rotating equipment at customer sites. You will diagnose problems from vibration/operational data, travel extensively to sites, and deliver clear reports with actionable recommendations.

The role emphasizes reliability engineering and PdM practices while maintaining safety standards. The position requires a mechanical engineering background and willingness to travel up to 70% with potential offshore work.