Baker Hughes
Senior Mechanical Application Engineer
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Senior Mechanical Application Engineer
Do you want to Lead Mechanical Solutions for Subsea Projects? Are you passionate about driving Engineering Excellence?
At Baker Hughes, we take energy forward making it safer, cleaner, and more efficient for people and the planet. Our Subsea business plays a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable, and cost-effective solutions to some of the world’s most complex offshore challenges. We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Application Engineer to join our team and help shape the future of subsea energy.
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As a Senior Mechanical Application Engineer, you will be a key technical interface between our customers, commercial teams, and engineering functions. You’ll be responsible for translating customer requirements into robust, fit-for-purpose subsea equipment solutions—supporting tenders, front-end engineering, and project execution.
As a Senior Mechanical Application Engineer, you will be responsible for:
- Leading mechanical engineering input for subsea tenders, studies, and early engagement activities.
- Interpreting client specifications and translating them into compliant, cost-effective technical solutions.
- Developing and reviewing mechanical designs, layouts, and technical documentation for subsea systems and components.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams including product management, manufacturing, sourcing, commercial, and project engineering.
- Providing technical support to commercial teams during bid preparation and client presentations.
- Ensuring solutions meet applicable industry standards (API, ISO), internal design practices, and customer requirements.
- Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the team.
- Supporting risk assessments, design reviews, and lessons learned activities.
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Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- Have proven experience in mechanical design or application engineering within the subsea oil & gas sector.
- Have a strong understanding of Subsea Production Systems, with detailed knowledge of Subsea Christmas Trees, Tubing Hangers, and their associated tooling.
- Be proficient in the use of engineering software (e.g. AutoCAD, MathCAD, Teamcenter).
- Have experience of requirement management and interface management, and proficiency in the use of relevant software (e.g. DOORs, SmartPDF).
- Have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Work in a way that works for you
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:
One of our core values as a business is collaboration and, as such, whilst flexible work options are available, we believe there is a great benefit of having our teams co-located in one of our many offices across the UK.
Working with us
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.
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Working for you
Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to 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
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Senior Engineer, Mechanical, Product Design and Engineering
At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. 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. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.
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