Baker Hughes

Manufacturing Engineer - Transducer

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Cromwell, CT, USA

In-Office

84K-155K Annually

Mid level

Energy

The Role

Support design, prototyping, assembly, and testing of NDT ultrasonic transducers; transfer prototypes to production; develop and improve manufacturing procedures and documentation; ensure product quality and safety; train and audit staff; collaborate across teams to meet volume, cost, and schedule targets.

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Manufacturing Engineer – Transducer

Do you enjoy developing innovative manufacturing solutions while supporting the design, testing, and production of advanced transducer technologies?

Would you like to apply your engineering expertise to improve manufacturing processes, drive product quality, and support new product development in a dynamic production environment?

Join our team!

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.

Partner with the best

The Manufacturing Engineer - Transducer job functions function will be to assist with all aspects of transducer Production and Development projects, including, but not limited to; providing engineering and technical support to ensure volume, cost and quality standards are achieved; perform research, development and documentation for product lines while continuously focusing on product improvement.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for:

Being responsible for the initial design support, assembly and testing of prototype transducers for custom inspection tools, then successfully transferring them into production.
Applying engineering skills and knowledge to develop new and improved production procedures, practices, and documentation.
Making safety a top priority at all times.
Performing other duties as assigned.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

Have a BS degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or other Engineering discipline.
Have proven knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures and equipment to the design and production of NDT UT transducers.
Have knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles, involved in production of precision technical plans, schematics, drawings and models.
Have the ability to take the initiative and be hands-on.
Have the capability of training and auditing the work of others.
Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Have demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
Have intermediate level computer skills in MS Office products.
Have CAD software experience such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks being a plus.
Have the ability to maintain good working relationships with co-workers, management, and customers.
Have willingness to perform a variety of tasks and work under strict deadlines.
Have a firm commitment to our Guiding Principles.

Working Conditions:

Normal for a production environment.
Include exposure to shop environment involving lifting of material and/or products up to 30 pounds – some machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses and hearing protection.
May also require some travel

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 during the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are 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 current work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to provide or continue work authorization sponsorship for this role.

The annual pay scale for this position is between $83,630.00 - $155,350.00.

Candidates for this role (office-based/ hybrid/ remote) must be located in or near the locations displayed above. The pay range/scale displayed above represents Baker Hughes’ good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum for this position at the time of this posting and applies to the possible locations for this position. Baker Hughes will issue a non-bias competitive offer; the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hires, full-time salaries in some U.S. locations, not including equity or benefits. Where an applicant will ultimately fall within the pay range/scale depends on a variety of factors, including, for example, geographic work location, skillset, qualifications, internal pay alignment, level of experience, and demonstrated performance over time. Please keep in mind that the range stated above is the full base salary range for the role and does not include other forms of compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the pay range for this position during the hiring process.

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: Engineering Specialist - Process Engineering

Skills Required

BS degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or other Engineering discipline.
Proven knowledge of practical application of engineering science and technology, including design and production of NDT UT transducers.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles for producing precision technical plans, schematics, drawings, and models.
Ability to take initiative and be hands-on in the workshop and production environment.
Capability to train and audit the work of others.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
Intermediate level computer skills in MS Office products.
CAD software experience such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with co-workers, management, and customers.
Willingness to perform a variety of tasks and work under strict deadlines.
Able to work in a production/shop environment, including lifting up to 30 pounds and using required safety equipment.
Current work authorization in the country of employment; employer cannot provide or continue visa sponsorship.

Baker Hughes Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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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.
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.