Job Description

Partnering with the Best

Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy‑technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future.

Fueling Your Passion

Baker Hughes is seeking a Lead Design Engineer to support the Upper Completions product lines in in Houston, Texas. This role is responsible for leading the design and development of advanced packer, gas lift, and flow control tools and technologies. The successful candidate will play a key role throughout the entire product lifecycle, including concept development, prototype testing, production manufacturing, and field support.

As an Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Have lead engineering projects within defined budgets, schedules, and technical requirements.
• Have the ability to break down complex initiatives into manageable milestones and ensure timely execution.
• Have experience developing engineering drawings, calculations, design documentation, and test reports.
• Have experience preparing and delivering presentations for design reviews and stage-gate approvals.
• Have experience collaborating with engineering teams, testing personnel, and supply chain to ensure cost-effective design solutions.
• Have strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Have experience ensuring adherence to engineering processes and maintain project documentation.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Have bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree
• Have strong problem-solving skills with innovative approaches.
• Have proficiency in CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Have experience with 3D modeling and 2D manufacturing drawings.
• Have understanding of finite element analysis (FEA) and geometry simplification.
• Have knowledge of hydraulic systems and forces.
• Have proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills

Desired Characteristics:

• Have bachelor’s degree in engineering with 3+ years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree
• Have programming experience in Visual Basic or web-based languages.
• Have familiarity with SAP, TeamCenter PLM, SolidWorks, LabVIEW, and/or FEA software.
• Have experience in oilfield equipment design or operations.
• Have knowledge of one or more API standards such as API 11D1, API 14L, API 19G1, and API 19G2.
• Have experience with product development lifecycle systems and stage-gate processes.

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

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: Engineer 1, Mechanical, Product Design and Engineering