R&D Project Engineer

Baker Hughes•Lufkin, TX

About The Position

Baker Hughes is a leading energy technology company that delivers across the energy value chain through its market-leading business segments. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, their innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward, making it safer, cleaner, and more efficient for people and the planet. This role involves partnering with the best to drive engineering innovation by developing design standards, calculation tools, and CAD solutions for complex mechanical products. The R&D Project Engineer will contribute to new product development and support global engineering teams through advanced simulations, data analysis, and design optimization. The position is responsible for executing projects within the Lufkin Gears product range, meeting delivery deadlines, managing profit and loss, ensuring accountability, and focusing on customer satisfaction by efficiently managing project activities.

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years of experience as a mechanical engineer or similar position.
Good knowledge of Lufkin Gears products.
Skilled in CAD techniques (full or partial proficiency in CREO).
Proficient in mechanical calculation methods (analytic, FEA…)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead programs/projects.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a matrix organization, as part of a team, demonstrating inclusiveness and collaboration.
Current work authorization in the country of employment.

Nice To Haves

Good knowledge in various programming languages is an advantage.

Responsibilities

Developing, updating, and maintaining CAD templates and automations used by Lufkin Gears design offices in collaboration with FR and UK Teams.
Contributing to the development of new standards and design rules within the “NPI & NPD” framework.
Supporting the design offices with specific calculations (FEA, CFD, bearings, etc.).
Managing and analyzing data.
Conducting applied research, studies, development work, analyses, testing, and implementing innovations.
Proposing new/updated calculation tools used by the engineering department to save time and optimize designs.
Defining and monitoring calculation methods in line with evolving standards and technologies.
Defining development tasks related to existing or new products, starting from engineering requests from product managers.
Participating in technical group consultation sessions (internal/external).
Participating in design reviews for complex or new equipment (based on level of experience).
Participating in engineering and site improvement actions.

Benefits

Working flexible hours – flexing the times when you work during the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are 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.