Nuclear lead Mechanical Engineer

Baker Hughes•Pasadena, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving the energy and industrial sectors across more than 120 countries. Within their Valves division, they design and deliver advanced flow-control solutions, including control valves, safety relief valves, and regulators, that meet stringent safety, quality, and regulatory requirements for commercial and nuclear applications. As a Nuclear Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will provide technical leadership for the design and development of flow-control equipment for nuclear and commercial applications. This role involves leading engineering projects from concept through validation, ensuring designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and customer requirements. You will guide engineering teams, support manufacturing and sales, and serve as a technical authority for complex valve solutions.

Requirements

Have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in product design, development, or application engineering.
Have experience designing control valves or safety valves for nuclear or severe-service applications.
Have strong proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD tools.
Have strong knowledge of ASME BPVC, ASME Section I & III, ASME B16.34, B16.5, and related standards.
Have strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Have experience leading projects and influencing cross-functional teams.
Have strong verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting to customers and leadership.

Nice To Haves

Have working knowledge of SAP ERP and numerical tools such as MathCAD or MATLAB.

Responsibilities

Leading the design and development of control valves, safety relief valves, regulators, and related products for nuclear and commercial applications.
Executing and supervising design, analysis, and evaluation activities using sound mechanical engineering principles.
Creating and reviewing 3D CAD models, drawings, and engineering documentation using SolidWorks and related tools.
Reviewing customer specifications and translating requirements into manufacturing and order execution instructions.
Leading and managing project deliverables, schedules, and technical milestones.
Reporting project progress to management and identifying design, cost, or schedule risks.
Ensuring adherence to design review processes, quality standards, and design-for-manufacturability best practices.
Preparing and approving bills of materials, drawings, test specifications, and processing instructions.
Supporting manufacturing through material substitutions and non-conformance disposition.
Collaborating with global engineering teams to support order execution and resolve complex technical issues.
Supporting Sales by providing technical leadership for complex valve applications and customer proposals.
Analyzing field complaints to differentiate between design deficiencies and application issues and implementing corrective actions.
Maintaining in-depth knowledge of applicable codes and standards (ASME, EN, ISA, Norsok).
Supporting planning, manufacturing, and sourcing organizations during product fulfillment.
Mentoring and guiding engineers while influencing technical decisions across functions.

Benefits

Maintain knowledge of new developments and technologies of Lufkin and other manufacturers’ equipment in order to provide the highest standard of service.
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 subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.