Controls Engineer

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Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England, GBR
In-Office
Entry level
Energy
The Role
As a Controls Engineer at Baker Hughes, you'll design control systems for rotating equipment, program PLCs, review circuit designs, and ensure project specifications are met, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

Would you like to work on cutting edge rotating equipment control system within energy & industrial sectors?

Do you enjoy being part of a successful team?

Join our team!

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.

Partner with the best:

In this role, as a Controls Engineer you will designing rotating equipment control system using PRISMIC products and various OEM’s PLC’s and IED’s. You will also work with a cross functional engineering team and project managers to execute customer/system requirements.

As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Leading the design of rotating machines and their auxiliary control systems.
  • Reviewing electrical and control circuit designs and provide detailed markups to the drawing office team.
  • Preparing and review hardware and functional design specifications.
  • Developing detailed test specifications for both hardware and software testing.
  • Programing PLCs using various OEM software to meet functional requirements.
  • Creating configuration files for IEDs using multiple OEM tools.
  • Performing wiring and set up contractor equipment for simulation and testing.
  • Supporting product testing, integration activities, customer-site tests, and collaborate with tendering, sales, manufacturing, and commissioning teams.

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Have proven experience in designing control equipment for electrical power systems, machinery, and process control applications.
  • Have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Controls, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering (or relevant discipline).
  • Have experience in PLC/DCS programming and configuring controllers/IEDs; Codesys knowledge is desirable.
  • Have the ability to interpret and design electrical circuit diagrams.
  • Have the capability to wire and set up hardware for simulation and testing.
  • Have competency in creating functional and hardware design specifications.
  • Have knowledge of software-based microsystems/control systems and communication protocols such as Modbus TCP; IEC 61850 and digital substation experience is desirable.
  • Have understanding of generator excitation, synchronization, and protection schemes, along with a strong commitment to safe working practices.

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 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
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Engineer 1, Automation & Control, Product Design and Engineering

Skills Required

  • Proven experience in designing control equipment for electrical power systems, machinery, and process control applications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Controls, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering
  • Experience in PLC/DCS programming and configuring controllers/IEDs
  • Ability to interpret and design electrical circuit diagrams
  • Capability to wire and set up hardware for simulation and testing
  • Competency in creating functional and hardware design specifications
  • Knowledge of software-based microsystems/control systems and communication protocols such as Modbus TCP
  • Understanding of generator excitation, synchronization, and protection schemes

Baker Hughes Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Baker Hughes and has not been reviewed or approved by Baker Hughes.

  • Retirement Support Feedback suggests retirement contributions combine automatic employer funding with a dollar‑for‑dollar match, with immediate vesting on the match. This structure can meaningfully increase savings for employees who participate consistently.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Feedback suggests a discounted employee stock purchase program with regular purchase periods and no brokerage fees provides accessible ownership upside. Program parameters are clearly laid out through the benefits hub and plan materials.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Feedback suggests exempt staff have flexible, manager‑approved time off while non‑exempt employees accrue vacation and receive paid personal time. Company‑paid holidays and paid parental leave further broaden time‑away options.

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