Lead Engineer, Mechanical, Product Design and Engineering

Baker Hughes Company; Minden (NV); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive private medical care

Life insurance

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

401(k) Thrift Plan

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking an Engineering Specialist - Mechanical Engineering to lead design and analysis activities, advancing technology and product performance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and business leadership to align solutions with objectives, delivering high-quality results and continuous improvement across the organization.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3+ years of experience in mechanical components, with strong communication and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university (or equivalent with 4 years in Engineering).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in mechanical components and related activities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proven interpersonal and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis of assigned projects adhering to standards and product requirements.
• Apply mechanical/electrical engineering principles to support development and performance improvements.
• Develop engineering solutions independently or with a team.
• Collaborate with SPB and EB leaders to align solutions with business objectives.
• Define needs, present approaches, and communicate research outcomes.
• Deliver results through cross-functional teamwork and established best practices.
• Support continuous improvement for quality, reliability, and manufacturability.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Communication

Analytical abilities

Problem solving

Coordination of projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

Do you enjoy leading engineering design activities that drive innovation and product performance? Are you passionate about solving complex mechanical engineering challenges while collaborating across functions to deliver impactful solutions? Join our Team! Baker Hughes is recognized as a global energy technology company serving customers across more than 120 countries. Our Engineering and Product Development teams are creating innovative technologies that improve reliability, efficiency, and performance across energy and industrial applications. Through technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous innovation, we are delivering products that help customers solve their most challenging operational problems. Partnering with the best

Key Responsibilities

• Executing the design, analysis, and evaluation of assigned projects while adhering to engineering standards, business practices, and product requirements.
• Applying mechanical and/or electrical engineering principles to support product development, performance improvement, and technology advancement initiatives.
• Developing new engineering solutions independently, under guidance, or as part of a collaborative engineering team.
• Working closely with business leadership at SPB and EB levels to understand requirements and align engineering solutions with business objectives.
• Defining project needs, communicating engineering approaches, and presenting technical findings and research outcomes.
• Delivering products and technical solutions through participation in cross-functional teams.
• Leading analytical and design activities using proven technologies, established methodologies, and engineering best practices.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, reliability, manufacturability, and operational performance.
• Collaborating with engineering, operations, quality, manufacturing, and commercial teams to achieve project objectives and business goals.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in Engineering or Technology).
• Have a minimum of 3 additional years of experience in Mechanical Components and engineering-related activities.
• Have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Have strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Have the ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Have experience leading initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Have the ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Have effective problem identification and solution development skills.
• Have proven analytical and organizational abilities.

Flexible Working Patterns

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 with us

Benefits

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Education Assistance
• Generous Parental Leave
• Mental Health resources
• Dependent Care
• Additional elected or voluntary benefit

Employment Details

The annual pay scale for this position is between $83,630.00 - $155,350.00. Candidates for this role (office-based/ hybrid/ remote) must be located in or near the locations displayed above. The pay range/scale displayed above represents Baker Hughes’ good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum for this position at the time of this posting and applies to the possible locations for this position. Baker Hughes will issue a non-bias competitive offer; the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hires, full-time salaries in some U.S. locations, not including equity or benefits. Where an applicant will ultimately fall within the pay range/scale depends on a variety of factors, including, for example, geographic work location, skillset, qualifications, internal pay alignment, level of experience, and demonstrated performance over time. Please keep in mind that the range stated above is the full base salary range for the role and does not include other forms of compensation.

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. Your recruiter can share more about the pay range for this position during the hiring process.

Company Information

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Engineering Specialist - Mechanical Engineering. At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. 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. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We’re makers, inventors, and leaders who aren’t afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.