Junior Field Services Engineer

Baker Hughes; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care options

Life insurance

Disability programs

401k / Thrift Plan

Parental leave

Mental health resources

Dependent care support

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Junior Field Services Engineer to service Waygate Technologies equipment, including Phoenix 2D/3D CT X‑ray systems, at customer sites. The role requires extensive travel and on-site installation, calibration, and troubleshooting.

You will provide technical support, complete service reports, and uphold safety while delivering high-quality service and customer satisfaction across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Four-year technical degree (AEET, AMET) or equivalent in Electronics/Mechanics.
• Ability to lift 20–50 lbs regularly.
• Willingness to undergo background checks (employment verification, criminal history, driving record, education).
• Willingness to travel up to 70% of the time.
• Valid driver’s license and passport or ability to obtain them.
• U.S. citizenship status.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and install industrial X‑ray systems and peripheral equipment.
• Provide technical support to customers via phone and on-site visits.
• Complete service reports and invoicing in a timely manner.
• Deliver high‑quality service while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Monitor site safety throughout all work scopes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Installation

Calibration

Technical support

Mechanical repair

Electromechanical/electronic repair

Education

Four-year technical degree (AEET/AMET) or BSEET/BSEE or BSMET/BSME

Job description

Are you an Engineer looking for the next step in your career?

Are you looking to work with cutting‑edge technology?

Join our Waygate Technologies Team

Baker Hughes has developed a comprehensive portfolio of systems and products. From advanced data‑collection technology to innovative software enabling remote collaboration, Waygate Technologies provides a full suite of non‑destructive testing solutions and equipment, including radiography, computed tomography, remote visual inspection, ultrasound, and eddy‑current products.

Partner with the best

As a Junior Field Services Engineer, you will be delivering a wide range of services including standard maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and calibration of Waygate Technologies equipment. You will be working on Phoenix 2D & 3D CT X‑ray testing machine hardware and software at both Waygate and customer locations. This role requires extensive travel, expected to exceed 70%.

Fuel your passion

• Maintaining, repairing, and installing industrial X‑ray systems and supporting peripheral equipment such as X‑ray tubes, generators, coolers, scanners, stepper motors/controllers, power supplies, high‑voltage control circuits, motion control systems, and high‑end PCs.
• Providing technical support to customers via phone and on‑site service visits.
• Completing service reports, invoicing packages, and administrative documentation in a timely manner.
• Driving customer satisfaction by delivering high‑quality service and honoring commitments.
• Monitoring site safety throughout the execution of all work scopes.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a four‑year technical degree (AEET, AMET) with experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electromechanical, and/or electronic equipment OR have a four‑year degree in Electronics (BSEET, BSEE) or Mechanics (BSMET, BSME).
• Have the ability to regularly lift/move up to 20 lbs. and frequently lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Have the willingness to undergo background checks including employment verification, criminal history, driving record, and education.
• Have the ability to travel up to 70% of the time.
• Have a valid driver’s license and passport (or the ability to obtain one).
• Have valid U.S. citizenship status.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone works differently and performs best under different conditions. In this role, we offer:

• 70% or more travel, with paid travel time and overtime work exceeding 8 hours per day.
• Requirement to live within driving distance of an airport.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their authentic selves to work. We invest in well‑being, talent development, and leadership growth at all levels.

Working for you

Our innovations have shaped the energy industry for more than a century. To continue pushing boundaries, we reward those who embrace change with a benefits package that reflects how much we value their contributions. You can expect:

• Contemporary work‑life balance policies and well‑being activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs and education assistance
• Generous parental leave
• Mental health resources
• Dependent care support
• Additional voluntary benefits

This position requires current work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to provide or continue work authorization sponsorship for this role.

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: Services Professional - On Site Services

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.