Senior Engineer-Mechanical & Product Design

Job Title – Senior Engineer-Mechanical & Product Design

Do you enjoy designing advanced mechanical systems that operate in demanding energy environments?

Do you thrive in roles where you lead engineering projects, develop innovative technologies, and support products across the full lifecycle?

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology leader operating in more than 120 countries. We combine deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to deliver safer, cleaner, and more efficient energy solutions. With over a century of innovation, we support customers across oil & gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets as we accelerate progress toward a more sustainable future.

Fuel your passion

We are seeking a Lead Design Engineer to support the Safety Systems product line in Claremore, Oklahoma, from CTI in Houston, Texas. You will lead the design and development of advanced safety valve technologies and play a key role throughout the entire product lifecycle—from concept and prototyping to manufacturing and field support.

As a Lead Design Engineer, in this role, you will be:

Leading engineering projects by:

• Managing engineering programs within defined budgets, schedules, and technical requirements

• Breaking down complex initiatives into actionable milestones

• Preparing engineering drawings, calculations, and documentation

• Delivering design review presentations and supporting stage‑gate approvals

Driving product design & development by:

• Developing 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings

• Applying FEA principles including geometry simplification

• Designing cost‑effective solutions in collaboration with supply chain and testing teams

• Ensuring adherence to engineering processes and maintaining project documentation

Collaborating across functions by:

• Working with engineering, testing, and supply chain teams to ensure manufacturability and performance

• Communicating effectively with internal teams and external clients

• Supporting field operations when needed

To be successful in this role you will:

Required Qualifications

• Have bachelor’s degree in engineering with 4+ years of experience OR Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience

• Have strong problem‑solving skills with innovative thinking

• Have proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)

• Have experience with 3D modeling and 2D manufacturing drawings

• Have understanding of FEA and geometry simplification

• Have knowledge of hydraulic systems and forces

• Have proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Have strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience OR Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience

• Programming experience in Visual Basic or web‑based languages

• Familiarity with SAP, TeamCenter PLM, SolidWorks, LabVIEW, and/or FEA tools

• Experience in oilfield equipment design or operations

• Knowledge of API standards

• Experience with product development lifecycle and stage‑gate processes

Work in a Way That Works for You

We recognize that everyone works differently, and that flexibility enables people to perform at their best. In this role, we can offer flexible working patterns, including adjusting working hours to help you balance personal and professional commitments while maintaining productivity.

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 moving forward, we know we must push boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their contribution. 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

• Education assistance

• Generous parental leave

• Mental health resources

• Dependent care support

• 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.