Intern – Reciprocating Compressor Engineer, Business Development – Florence, Italy – 2026 (M/F/D)

The Baker Hughes Internship is designed to enable students either pursuing a Bachelors’ or Masters’ degree or recently graduated to gain hands-on work experience as the foundation of their professional lives. Our internships will give you first-hand insights into the processes, systems, and practices that are aligned to ensure customer needs are met through flawless execution and the application of leading-edge technology.

You’ll participate in focused training, and team meetings, work on projects, and present your results. During your internship, you will be supported by a buddy and your manager who will ensure you have a valuable learning experience. You can expect to receive coaching and mentoring to enable you to complete assignments and projects to develop your learning and skillset.

You will also have the opportunity to become familiar with the Health, Safety, and Environment (HS&E) and culture of Baker Hughes. as well as our strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Plant Engineering, or a related field

• Basic knowledge of rotating equipment, mechanical schemes and hydrogen technologies is considered a plus

• Familiarity with laboratory characterization techniques and data analysis tools

• Knowledge of statistical analysis and Design of Experiments (DoE) methodologies is an advantage

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

• Interest in advanced materials, degradation mechanisms, and sustainable energy technologies

• Exposure to cutting-edge hydrogen and decarbonization technologies

• Hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing assessment methodologies

• Practical application of new energy markets, as well as traditional oil and gas applications.  

• Opportunity to work on innovative team in a multidisciplinary engineering environment

• Experience collaborating with experts in product development

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have (or being in the final stage to have) a Master's degree in related Engineering Disciplines

• Demonstrated academic excellence

• Passion for engineering with strong technical attitude and an analytical approach to problem solving

• Fluent in English (oral and written)

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Be able to legally work in the country in which you are applying, without company sponsorship or time restrictions.

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. In this role, we may be able to offer flexible working patterns. Talk to us about your desired working options when you apply.

Working at Baker Hughes means being at the forefront of the energy transition. Our people are diverse, ambitious, and collaborative. We're on a mission to redefine the energy sector by unlocking the power of engineering, data, and science.

The fixed allowance for this position will be between this range: 600 - 1000 € gross monthly.

The allowance will be established in accordance with criteria related to the candidate’s academic status and their distance from the workplace.