Lead Engineer - Customer Order Engineering, Automation & Control

Are you a Control Software Engineer looking for an innovative change?

Are you passionate about improving the capabilities, efficiency, and performance of control systems?

Join our Industrial Energy Technology Team

Baker Hughes is the leading energy technology company, who delivers across the energy value chain through our market-leading business segments. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries. Our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward! Making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Partner with the best

As a Lead Control Software Engineer, you will be responsible for application software development and testing for Turbo Machinery equipment (Gas Turbine, Steam Turbine, Electric motor driven compressor etc.) for Baker Hughes Turbomachinery & process solutions business. You'll be responsible for development, testing & site commissioning support for the assigned projects. Develop innovative software solutions towards energy transition.

As a Lead Engineer, you will also be responsible for:

• Developing & Testing of application software for Gas turbines, Steam Turbine for mechanical drive (compressor) & generator drive applications.
• Proficiency in testing techniques: test case design, execution, defect tracking, functional, regression, performance, and reliability testing in industrial automation.
• Experience with system-level testing of PLC and control systems.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies adapted to engineering projects.
• Advanced coursework or certifications in Industrial Automation, PLC Programming, or SCADA systems is a plus.
• Ability to design and execute test cases for hardware-software integration.
• Strong understanding of PLC programming languages (Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Function Block Diagram).
• Interpreting of the P&ID & implementation of all the control loops/schemes. Low fidelity simulation development to test the operative sequences.
• Translating requirements / specifications into control logic/software and deliver projects within required timelines and with high-quality standards.
• Working with internal stakeholders & customers to ensure, unit control panel FAT/SAT is closed for the projects.
• Working with cross-functional engineering teams to understand project requirements & deliver the projects in full compliance with requirements
• Providing support to the site in successful commissioning of the machines within the SLA boundaries.
• Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Verify I/O signals, logic testing, cause-and-effect validation, loop checks, and interlock testing.
• Review and validate control philosophy, functional design specifications, and logic diagrams.
• Sound Knowledge on Gas Turbine Power Plants, Combined Cycle (CCPP)/Simple Cycle Power Plants, Oil & Gas Facilities, Petrochemical Plants. 

Fuel your passion!

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a BE/BTech in Instrumentation & Controls/ Electrical/ Electronics & Communication Engineering.
• Have 8+ years of hands-on experience in the development of application software/control logic of gas turbine/Steam turbine unit control systems.
• Hands-on experience in 1 or more control systems, such as GE Spectronic (Mark Vie), Siemens -S7 Platform, Triconex, Allen Bradley, GE Fanuc (RX3i, Rx7i), Woodward, CCC.
• Hands-on experience in 1 or more SCADA packages - Simplicity / WinCC.
• Have exposure to acceptance test procedures (FAT/SAT), involving major Oil & Gas customers & EPC organizations.
• Be an excellent team player & work with the team in resolving the difficult situations that evolve during the project execution.

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. 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 

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.

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: Lead Engineer, Automation & Control, Customer Order Engineering