Lead Control System Engineer (M/F/D)

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Florence, ITA
In-Office
44K-70K Annually
Expert/Leader
Energy
The Role
Leads control system architecture and design for gas turbines, steam turbines, compressors, and generator applications. Defines control philosophies, verifies functional safety requirements, collaborates on hardware and software designs, applies international standards, and develops cost-effective engineering solutions. The role also involves customer and supplier collaboration, technical innovation, and up to 10% worldwide travel for meetings or site and test-bed support.
Summary Generated by Built In

Do you love designing products that will innovate?
Do you relish the prospect of working with advanced cutting-edge energy technology products?

 

Join our Industry & Energy Technology Team!

Our IET business provides industry-leading products and services that optimize extraction, production and processing of energy, address climate change with innovative technology solutions and provide industrial asset management services. As a team with integrity, we create value with impactful
decisions by effectively connecting ideas and people. We champion entrepreneurial culture to unlock full potential by bringing energy to the world.
 

Partner with the best
You will be responsible for the Control System design for Gas Turbines, Steam Turbines and Compressors driven Compressor and Generator applications. You will have the opportunity to introduce new technology to enhance company profitability and productivity. You will be responsible 
for maintaining and incorporating new cost-effective solutions for design.
 

As a Control System Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Defining Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine and Compressor Control Systems architecture based on projects requirements and the application of International Standards (e.g. ATEX, CSA, NEC/NEMA, IECex)

  • Defining the Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine and Compressor Package Control philosophy, based on internal standard and tailored for specific Customer needs 

  • Defining and verifying functional safety requirements of Control System architecture based on internal and international standards (IEC61508 and IEC61511) 

  • Collaborating the detailed control hardware and software design, by interacting with other engineering specialists, suppliers, Customers.

  • Optimizing and simplifying the internal standard solutions and design tools, promoting, and developing new ideas

Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role you will:

  • Have BSc. or MSc. of Science in Control, Electrical, Electronic, Industrial, Management or Computer Science Engineering.

  • Be proficient in Control System design and related development tools; knowledge of industry codes and standards.

  • Be familiar with PLC architecture, computer networks, and industrial Safety principles

  • Have developed interpersonal and communication skills; able to influence and motivate others

  • Be able and willing to travel worldwide up to 10% of the time for customer meetings and/or site/test bed support.

  • Be fluent in spoken and written English.

Would represent a plus:

  • Have proven working experience in an engineering position for Control design.

  • Meaningful prior experience in an Energy Transition related business or industry.

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 flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit in everything in and work when you are the most productive

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. 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
 

For Italy:The initial pay range for this position will be EUR 43,600 To 70,000

The provisions of Contratto Collettivo Industria Metalmeccanica e della installazione di impianti will be applied to this position. Section VI – Titolo IV of that collective bargaining agreement relates to pay

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

Skills Required

  • BSc or MSc in Control, Electrical, Electronic, Industrial, Management, or Computer Science Engineering
  • Proficiency in control system design and related development tools
  • Knowledge of industry codes and standards
  • Familiarity with PLC architecture, computer networks, and industrial safety principles
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and motivate others
  • Willingness and ability to travel worldwide up to 10% of the time
  • Fluency in spoken and written English
  • Proven working experience in control design engineering
  • Prior experience in an Energy Transition-related business or industry

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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