Nuclear mechanical engineer

Baker Hughes•Pasadena, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Baker Hughes is seeking a Nuclear Mechanical Engineer to design and develop flow control equipment for nuclear and industrial applications. This role involves solving complex engineering problems, creating CAD models and drawings, generating bills of materials, and developing test plans to meet customer and regulatory requirements. The engineer will collaborate with global, cross-functional teams to support manufacturing, testing, sales, and field service, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and internal engineering practices. The company is a global energy technology company serving the energy and industrial sectors across more than 120 countries, delivering advanced flow control solutions including control valves, safety relief valves, and regulators.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in electrical engineering or Technology).
A minimum of 2 years of experience in product design, development, or application engineering.
Experience in control valve or safety valve design, preferably in nuclear or severe-service applications.
Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
Knowledge of ASME and related codes and standards applicable to valve design.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

Designing and developing control valves, safety relief valves, regulators, and related products for nuclear and industrial applications.
Executing design, analysis, and evaluation of assigned projects using sound mechanical engineering principles.
Creating 3D CAD models, drawings, and engineering documentation using SolidWorks and related tools.
Reviewing customer specifications and translating requirements into manufacturing instructions.
Adhering to design review processes to ensure accuracy, quality, and manufacturability.
Preparing bills of materials, test specifications, and processing instructions to meet quality and manufacturing requirements.
Supporting manufacturing through material substitution reviews and non-conformance disposition.
Collaborating with global engineering teams to support order execution and resolve engineering issues.
Supporting Sales by providing technical design solutions for complex valve applications.
Analyzing field issues to distinguish between design deficiencies and application-related concerns.
Maintaining knowledge of applicable codes and standards including ASME, EN, ISA, and Norsok.
Supporting planning, manufacturing, and sourcing organizations during product fulfillment.

Benefits

Flexibility may be offered depending on project schedules, field needs, and customer requirements.
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.
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.