R&D Project Engineer

R&D Project Engineer
Do you enjoy driving engineering innovation by developing design standards, calculation tools, and CAD solutions for complex mechanical products?
Would you like to contribute to new product development and support global engineering teams through advanced simulations, data analysis, and design optimization?
Join our team!
Baker Hughes is the leading energy technology company, who delivers across the energy value chain through our market-leading business segments. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries. Our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward! Making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.
Partner with the best
As an R&D Project Engineer (M/F), you will be responsible for executing projects within the Lufkin Gears product range. This includes meeting delivery deadlines, managing profit and loss, and ensuring accountability requirements are met. You will also focus on customer satisfaction by efficiently managing project activities.
As an R&D Project Engineer, you will be responsible for:
Developing, updating, and maintaining CAD templates and automations used by Lufkin Gears design offices in collaboration with FR and UK Teams.
Contributing to the development of new standards and design rules within the “NPI & NPD” framework
Supporting the design offices with specific calculations (FEA, CFD, bearings, etc.)
Managing and analyzing data
Conducting applied research, studies, development work, analyses, testing, and implementing innovations
Proposing new/updated calculation tools used by the engineering department to save time and optimize designs
Defining and monitoring calculation methods in line with evolving standards and technologies
Defining development tasks related to existing or new products, starting from engineering requests from product managers
Participating in technical group consultation sessions (internal/external)
Participating in design reviews for complex or new equipment (based on level of experience)
Participating in engineering and site improvement actions.
Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role you will:
Have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a mechanical engineer or similar position.
Have a good knowledge of Lufkin Gears products.
Be skilled in CAD techniques (full or partial proficiency in CREO).
Be proficient in mechanical calculation methods (analytic, FEA…).
Have a good knowledge in various programming languages is an advantage.
Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead programs/projects.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Be able to work in a matrix organization, as part of a team, demonstrating inclusiveness and collaboration.
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.
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 Professional - Mechanical Component