Mechanical Design Engineer - Drill Bits

Baker Hughes Company; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes in Texas is seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to design and improve drill bits (PDC, roller-cone, Kymera). You will develop production-ready designs and BOMs using 3D CAD, and collaborate with product management, operations, manufacturing, and technology teams.

The role requires at least 8 years of mechanical design experience, a BS in mechanical engineering, and proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and at least 8 years of relevant design experience.
• Experience developing drill bit models, drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing docs using 3D CAD.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings, tolerances, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with product data management systems and engineering change control.

Responsibilities

• Develop drill bit models, drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing docs.
• Evaluate performance and use calculations to suggest design improvements.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to resolve issues and implement changes.
• Support design reviews, releases, and project documentation.

Skills

3D CAD design

Mechanical design

Engineering calculations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

FEA/CFD tools

Job description

Partnering with the Best Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving customers in more than 120 countries. We design, manufacture, and deliver industry-leading solutions that support energy extraction, production, and processing. Our commitment to innovation and operational excellence drives safer, cleaner, and more efficient energy solutions worldwide.

Fueling Your Passion Join Baker Hughes’ Drill Bits Product Performance team to design and improve drill bits supporting global operations.

You will develop production-ready designs, evaluate product performance, and work with product management, operations, manufacturing, and technology teams to resolve technical issues and meet application and quality requirements.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Have experience developing drill bit models, drawings, bills of materials, and manufacturing documentation using 3D design and product data management systems.
• Have experience evaluating application requirements and product performance, using engineering calculations and analysis to recommend design improvements.
• Have experience collaborating with Manufacturing to resolve technical issues and implement approved design changes.
• Have experience supporting design reviews, engineering releases, and assigned projects; document decisions and share lessons learned.
• Have performing all activities in in line with our non-negotiables, and applicable processes for HSE, Quality, Legal Compliance and Cultural pillars

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline and at least 8 years of relevant mechanical design experience.
• Have experience developing mechanical components and production-ready engineering documentation using a 3D CAD system.
• Have working knowledge of engineering drawings, dimensional tolerances, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Have experience using product data management systems and controlling engineering change processes.
• Have Sound engineering judgment, clear technical communication, and the ability to collaborate across functions and manage priorities.

Desired Characteristics

• Have experience designing drill bits, including PDC, roller-cone, or Kymera products.
• Have experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
• Have experience using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) or Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to support mechanical design.
• Have experience investigating product performance and resolving manufacturing-related design issues.

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.

Working with us Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are stronger when our people are developed, engaged, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We invest in wellbeing, capability development, and leadership growth across all levels.

Working for you Our innovations have transformed the energy industry for over a century. To continue progressing, we look for individuals who embrace change and contribute to building the future.

What 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 programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.

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: 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.