Baker Hughes

Engineer, Product Design and Engineering – Mechanical

Posted 8 Days Ago

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Lufkin, TX, USA

In-Office

Mid level

Energy

The Role

Design, analyze, and deliver industrial power transmission products. Develop new solutions, produce engineering designs and bills of materials, support manufacturing and customers, collaborate cross-functionally, ensure compliance with standards, and communicate technical status, risks, and outcomes.

Summary Generated by Built In

Engineer, Product Design and Engineering – Mechanical

Driving Innovation in Power Transmission Design?

Do you enjoy transforming engineering concepts into real-world industrial solutions?

Partner 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.

Fuel your passion

The Engineer, Product Design and Engineering – Mechanical is driving the execution of new and duplicate power transmission projects by applying strong mechanical engineering principles, analytical skills, and cross-functional collaboration. The role is contributing to the design, evaluation, and delivery of industrial power transmission products while ensuring compliance with technical standards and supporting both manufacturing teams and customers with technical expertise.

As an Engineer, Product Design and Engineering – Mechanical, you will be responsible for:

Executing design, analysis, and evaluation activities for assigned power transmission projects while adhering to industry regulations and internal standards.
Applying engineering principles, calculations, and methods to design a wide range of industrial power transmission products across multiple industries.
Developing new power transmission solutions under guidance, in team settings, or based on engineering design precedents.
Collaborating with fellow engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
Communicating project deadlines, technical needs, risks, and presenting engineering outcomes effectively.
Delivering engineering designs and bills of materials on time and with high quality as part of a cross-functional team.
Supporting manufacturing teams during product build phases to ensure design intent is met.
Assisting customers with technical expertise and addressing project-related questions.

To be successful in this role you will:

Have a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
Have authorization to work in the US without sponsorship.
Have excellent working knowledge of 3D modeling software; Creo experience is a plus.
Have strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Have strong verbal and written communication abilities.
Have proven analytical and critical thinking capability.
Have the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and business functions.
Have experience working with gears (preferred).

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 varies. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

Working flexible hours — adjusting your schedule to support productivity and personal needs.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all 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. To continue shaping the future, we reward those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their contribution. 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 2, Mechanical, Product Design and Engineering

Skills Required

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
Authorization to work in the US without sponsorship.
Excellent working knowledge of 3D modeling software.
Creo experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
Proven analytical and critical thinking capability.
Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering and business functions.
Experience working with gears.

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.