Field Service Mechanical Engineer

Baker Hughes Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care options

Life insurance

Disability programs

401k plan

Wellbeing activities

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Field Service Mechanical Engineer for the Americas BRUSH Team based in Houston, TX. You will perform inspections, alignments, installations and rebuilds on generators, motors, and sync condensers, collaborating with global teams and attending trainings abroad to stay ahead of the curve.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on experience with motors/generators, a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree, and willingness to travel offshore and overseas for assignments

Qualifications

• Accredited Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with motors and/or generators.
• Strong problem solving and independent working capability.
• Fluent English verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical inspections, maintenance, and repairs on generators per OEM standards.
• Strip down, rebuild, fault-find, and overhaul large generators and related equipment.
• Install and commission turbo-driven generators, sync condensers, and motors.
• Conduct mechanical alignments and basic electrical tests using optical, laser, and electrical systems.
• Interpret specifications and prepare method statements and customer reports.
• Support winding specialists with in-situ winding repairs and rewinds.
• Deliver solutions beyond scope to meet customer needs.

Skills

5+ years motors/generators

English communication

Problem solving

On-site teamwork

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Field Service Mechanical Engineer – Americas BRUSH Team

Are you passionate about Mechanical Engineering? Are you a Mechanical Engineer looking for a new opportunity?

Join our Baker Hughes – Americas BRUSH Team

We are the leader in high-voltage rotating equipment services. Our Americas BRUSH Team delivers installation, maintenance, and repair solutions for generators, motors, and sync condensers across North and South America. With hubs in Houston and Brazil, we’re expanding to meet growing demand and support our customers with excellence.

Partner with the best

As a Field Service Mechanical Engineer, you’ll play a key role in delivering technical solutions at customer sites. From inspections and alignments to installations and rebuilds, you’ll ensure our equipment performs to the highest standards. You’ll collaborate with global teams and attend trainings in Italy, UK, and Czech Republic to stay ahead of the curve.

As a Field Service Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Performing mechanical inspections, maintenance, and repairs on generators per OEM standards
• Stripping down, rebuilding, fault-finding, and overhauling large generators and related equipment
• Installing and commissioning turbo-driven generators, sync condensers, and motors
• Conducting mechanical alignments and basic electrical tests using optical, laser, and electrical systems
• Interpreting technical specifications and preparing method statements and customer reports
• Supporting winding specialists with in-situ winding repairs and rewinds
• Delivering solutions beyond the scope when required to meet customer needs

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold an accredited Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification or equivalent experience
• Have 5+ years of hands-on experience with motors and/or generators
• Be self-sufficient, resourceful, and a strong problem solver
• Communicate effectively in spoken and written English
• Be willing to travel offshore and overseas for assignments and training
• Demonstrate initiative and confidence when operating independently on-site
• Lead by example in Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) practices
• Be a collaborative team player with the ability to work solo when needed

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 programsAdditional elected or voluntary benefits

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.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Field Specialist II - SVS