Baker Hughes

Mechanical Design Engineer - Drill Bits

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The Woodlands, TX, USA

In-Office

Senior level

Energy

The Role

Designs and improves production-ready drill bits by developing 3D models, drawings, bills of materials, and manufacturing documentation. Evaluates application requirements and product performance through engineering calculations and analysis, recommends design improvements, resolves manufacturing issues, and supports design reviews, engineering releases, and projects. Collaborates with manufacturing, product management, operations, and technology teams while following HSE, quality, legal, and company processes.

Summary Generated by Built In

Partnering with the Best

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving customers in more than 120 countries. We design, manufacture, and deliver industry-leading solutions that support energy extraction, production, and processing. Our commitment to innovation and operational excellence drives safer, cleaner, and more efficient energy solutions worldwide.

Fueling Your Passion

Join Baker Hughes’ Drill Bits Product Performance team to design and improve drill bits supporting global operations. You will develop production-ready designs, evaluate product performance, and work with product management, operations, manufacturing, and technology teams to resolve technical issues and meet application and quality requirements.

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for:

Have experience developing drill bit models, drawings, bills of materials, and manufacturing documentation using 3D design and product data management systems.
Have experience evaluating application requirements and product performance, using engineering calculations and analysis to recommend design improvements.
Have experience collaborating with Manufacturing to resolve technical issues and implement approved design changes.
Have experience supporting design reviews, engineering releases, and assigned projects; document decisions and share lessons learned.
Have performing all activities in in line with our non-negotiables, and applicable processes for HSE, Quality, Legal Compliance and Cultural pillars

To be successful in this role you will:

Have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline and at least 8 years of relevant mechanical design experience.
Have experience developing mechanical components and production-ready engineering documentation using a 3D CAD system.
Have working knowledge of engineering drawings, dimensional tolerances, materials, and manufacturing processes.
Have experience using product data management systems and controlling engineering change processes.
Have Sound engineering judgment, clear technical communication, and the ability to collaborate across functions and manage priorities.

Desired Characteristics

Have experience designing drill bits, including PDC, roller-cone, or Kymera products.
Have experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
Have experience using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) or Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to support mechanical design.
Have experience investigating product performance and resolving manufacturing-related design issues.

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.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are stronger when our people are developed, engaged, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We invest in wellbeing, capability development, and leadership growth across all levels.

Working for you

Our innovations have transformed the energy industry for over a century. To continue progressing, we look for individuals who embrace change and contribute to building the future.

What 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: Engineering Specialist - Mechanical Engineering

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline
At least 8 years of relevant mechanical design experience
Experience developing mechanical components and production-ready engineering documentation using a 3D CAD system
Working knowledge of engineering drawings, dimensional tolerances, materials, and manufacturing processes
Experience using product data management systems and controlling engineering change processes
Sound engineering judgment, clear technical communication, collaboration skills, and ability to manage priorities
Experience designing drill bits, including PDC, roller-cone, or Kymera products
Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
Experience using Finite Element Analysis or Computational Fluid Dynamics to support mechanical design
Experience investigating product performance and resolving manufacturing-related design issues
Valid work authorization in the country of employment

Baker Hughes Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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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.