Lead Engineer – Product Design Engineer
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The Lead Engineer – Product Design Engineer is responsible for driving the design and development of power converters, power inverters, associated gate drivers, and power control algorithms for Industrial Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) used in the energy extraction market.
This role requires deep expertise in power electronics, including AC-to-DC and DC-to-AC conversion technologies, power section architecture, fault management, and advanced control systems. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions that deliver reliable, efficient, and high-performance drive systems for demanding industrial applications.
As a Lead Engineer – Product Design Engineer, you will be responsible for:
Defining and validating power converter and inverter architectures, subcomponents, and performance characteristics for industrial applications
Leading analytical and design activities using established power electronics methodologies and technologies
Developing gate driver designs to ensure optimal performance and reliability of power electronic systems
Creating fault detection, protection, and signaling schemes to enhance system diagnostics and fault mitigation capabilities
Supporting the design and development of advanced power control algorithms for industrial variable speed drive applications
Collaborating with engineering teams to validate power section performance, reliability, and manufacturability
Communicating technical strategies and recommendations to senior leaders and cross-functional teams
Contributing to the development of technical documentation, white papers, and design guidelines related to power electronics systems
Working closely with supply chain and commercialization teams to support successful product introduction and lifecycle management
Driving innovation in power conversion technologies while ensuring compliance with quality, reliability, and performance requirements
Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role you will:
Have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related engineering discipline
Have minimum 2 years of experience in electrical field.
Have experience in Control Designing like AC-to-DC and DC-to-AC conversion systems.
Nice to have skills:
Demonstrate strong analytical, troubleshooting, and system-level design capabilities
Be able to effectively communicate technical concepts and influence cross-functional stakeholders
Have experience working collaboratively across engineering, product development, and supply chain organizations
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 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 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
This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.
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: Lead Engineer, Electrical, Disciplinary Engineering and Science
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related engineering discipline
- Strong experience in power electronics design, including AC-to-DC and DC-to-AC conversion systems
- Expertise in power converter and inverter architecture development and validation
- Experience developing gate drivers, fault detection systems, and protection schemes
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and system-level design capabilities
- Effective communication of technical concepts and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
- Experience working collaboratively across engineering, product development, and supply chain organizations
- Proficiency with Altera FPGA design tools
- Strong experience using MATLAB/Simulink and associated toolsets (SimPowerSystems, Simscape, Model Predictive Control, Fuzzy Logic, Stateflow, Robust Control, Neural Network toolboxes)
- Experience with LabVIEW and optimization tools such as AMPL and CPLEX
- Knowledge of simulation and power systems analysis tools (PowerWorld, PSIM, PSCAD, ETAP, SABER)
- Proficiency in C programming language
- Knowledge of intelligent, advanced, and model-based control techniques
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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.
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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.
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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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