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Baker Hughes
Lead Engineer - SPC New Product Development
Houston, TX
Jun 13, 2025
Full-time
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Responsibilities, authorities and accountabilities

  • Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned NPD projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements. This work includes primarily mechanical engineering.
  • Is the leader or contributor on small teams of engineers and designers on NPD projects, conducting calculations, FEA, mechanical design, BOM definition, system definition, test procedures, while adhering to schedule and budget.
  • Applies existing technologies, approaches, methodologies in new combinations to design new products, systems, or processes. Viewed internally as a specialist in API 6A products and new product development processes.
  • Supports and maintains projects plans, technical roadmaps, technical risks, and product recommendations. Is confident presenting this information to engineering leaders within SPC and occasionally to senior leaders in SPC.
  • Protects Baker Hughes intellectual property, including submitting and reviewing patent applications.
  • Communicates solutions across SPC engineering and with cross-functional partners.
  • Prepares and conducts design reviews for NPD projects.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college. Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical design of oil and gas production equipment.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in design of wellhead and/or tree equipment. Preferably surface, but subsea will also be considered.
  • Experience innovating new products, evidenced by involvement in at least one new product development and/or patent.
  • Understanding of metal and elastomer sealing systems for oilfield applications.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects. Ability to document, plan, and execute projects.

Desired Characteristics

  • More than 3 years of experience in mechanical design of API 6A products. Full familiarity with API 6A.
  • Experience defining and conducting product testing.
  • Ability to perform simple structural FEA, preferably in ANSYS
  • Competency with CAD (preferably Creo) and ASME Y14.5m
  • Project management skills

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 regular hours from a Macaé or Retic-RJ based Baker Hughes office.


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 programs
  • Additional elected or voluntary benefits


About Us

With operations in over 120 countries, we provide better solutions for our customers and richer opportunities for our people. As a leading partner to the energy industry, we're committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and we're always looking for the right people to help us get there. People who are as passionate as we are about making energy safer, cleaner and more efficient.

Join Us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company with a global reach and exciting services and clients? Come join us and grow with a team of people who will energize and inspire you!

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.

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.PDN-9f245c31-f83f-4a82-87e5-cae5cdb5bfa3
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