Lead Engineer, Product Design and Engineering - Automation Control Software

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.

Fuel your passion

A Lead Engineer, Product Design and Engineering - Automation Control Software works across different automation control software platforms to develop targeted applications for specialized applications. Their responsibilities span requirements definition, design, verification, and production, often within cross‑disciplinary teams supporting new product development and customer‑specific solutions. They collaborate closely with research, testing, and engineering groups to deliver robust embedded functionality activated through sensors, external controls, or system interfaces

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a Science‑based discipline, or possess equivalent experience.

• Bring automation experience with strong expertise in PLC and HMI/SCADA technologies (Twincat Soft PLC and Ignition SCADA preferred).

• Have hands‑on experience with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP, CAN, Ethernet UDP, and OPC UA.

• Demonstrate solid knowledge of object‑oriented design principles and modern software development methodologies.

• Show deep understanding of software development processes, with a track record of driving quality and process improvements.

• Use analytical tools effectively to support product development and problem‑solving, have proven experience delivering small‑scale engineering or automation projects.

• Possess strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills, and be willing to travel to company‑assigned sites.

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 in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

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.

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we must 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