Lead Engineer – Product Design Engineer

Baker Hughes•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The Lead Engineer – Product Design Engineer is responsible for driving the design and development of power converters, power inverters, associated gate drivers, and power control algorithms for Industrial Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) used in the energy extraction market. This role requires deep expertise in power electronics, including AC-to-DC and DC-to-AC conversion technologies, power section architecture, fault management, and advanced control systems. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions that deliver reliable, efficient, and high-performance drive systems for demanding industrial applications.

Requirements

Have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related engineering discipline
Have minimum 2 years of experience in electrical field.
Have experience in Control Designing like AC-to-DC and DC-to-AC conversion systems.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrate strong analytical, troubleshooting, and system-level design capabilities
Be able to effectively communicate technical concepts and influence cross-functional stakeholders
Have experience working collaboratively across engineering, product development, and supply chain organizations

Responsibilities

Defining and validating power converter and inverter architectures, subcomponents, and performance characteristics for industrial applications
Leading analytical and design activities using established power electronics methodologies and technologies
Developing gate driver designs to ensure optimal performance and reliability of power electronic systems
Creating fault detection, protection, and signaling schemes to enhance system diagnostics and fault mitigation capabilities
Supporting the design and development of advanced power control algorithms for industrial variable speed drive applications
Collaborating with engineering teams to validate power section performance, reliability, and manufacturability
Communicating technical strategies and recommendations to senior leaders and cross-functional teams
Contributing to the development of technical documentation, white papers, and design guidelines related to power electronics systems
Working closely with supply chain and commercialization teams to support successful product introduction and lifecycle management
Driving innovation in power conversion technologies while ensuring compliance with quality, reliability, and performance requirements

Benefits

Working flexible hours
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
Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k)
Choice of coverage options that best suit your needs
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
Additional forms of compensation such as bonuses