Full-Time

Lead Infrastructure Configuration Engineer

Baker Hughes

Baker Hughes

10,001+ employees

Energy technology services, machinery management, training

Compensation Overview

€43.6k - €70k/yr

Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

In Person

Master's

Category
IT Operations (1)
Required Skills
ERP
Data Visualization
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • A Master's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college.
  • A solid understanding of Baker Hughes products, systems, engineering processes and project execution environment, or the ability to rapidly acquire it.
  • Experience with product lifecycle management, configuration management, engineering documentation, quality planning or related digital engineering processes.
  • The ability to provide technical leadership, guide others and influence outcomes in a matrixed, cross-functional organization.
  • The ability to execute projects and initiatives in a timely manner, managing priorities, risks and stakeholder expectations.
  • Comfort working in ambiguity, adapting to change, challenging the status quo and contributing to innovation and continuous improvement.
  • A strong analytical mindset, data analysis capability and structured problem-solving skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, with fluency in English both spoken and written.
  • The ability to communicate business goals, programs and processes effectively, adapting the message to different audiences and organizational levels.
  • The ability to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders across Engineering, Quality, Procurement, Manufacturing, Projects and Digital Technology.
Responsibilities
  • Provide technical leadership for the definition, governance and deployment of product and project configuration infrastructure, ensuring alignment with engineering standards, business priorities and project execution needs.
  • Partner with Systems Engineering, Design Engineers, Engineering template owners and key stakeholders to create and maintain Engineering templates related to product infrastructure configuration, including Bills of Material, project documentation, inspection and quality planning, engineering roles, and engineering activity budgets and plans.
  • Evaluate, define, integrate and continuously improve configuration rules to enable newly developed products to be implemented in Product Configurators, promoting reuse of parts and systems, efficiency and cost-competitive supply chain strategies.
  • Ensure that configuration data, technical documentation lists and project deliverables are accurate, complete, traceable and consistent with applicable engineering policies, procedures and governance requirements.
  • Maintain and update template structures, revisions, associated procedures, work instructions and supporting documentation in accordance with established standards.
  • Act as a technical and co-functional reference for the customer documentation exchange system and its integration with company tools such as Product Lifecycle Management and Enterprise Resource Planning systems, supporting effective use, governance and continuous improvement.
  • Release Project Documentation Lists, Vendor Document Exchange Lists and Bills of Material for requisition projects in accordance with applicable work instructions, company procedures and project requirements, ensuring accuracy, completeness and alignment with assigned project needs.
  • Lead the analysis of feedback received during requisition project execution to identify lessons learned, recurring gaps and improvement opportunities, and translate them into structured updates or enhancements of applicable Engineering templates.
  • Lead change management activities related to engineering infrastructure templates and configuration processes, providing technical guidance so changes are assessed, documented, approved and implemented in accordance with applicable governance, policies, procedures and work instructions.
  • Analyze data and generate reports to monitor progress, identify trends, highlight risks or gaps and support fact-based decisions across infrastructure activities.
  • Identify and lead opportunities for process, tool and governance improvement, contributing to standard ways of working and a more digital, model-based engineering environment.
  • Communicate significant issues, developments, risks, progress and achievements to leadership and key stakeholders, and participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews.
  • Coordinate external providers in implementing solutions within company digital and Product Lifecycle Management tools, ensuring compliance with Baker Hughes governance and standards.
  • Coach and guide team members and project contributors through collaboration, technical expertise and knowledge sharing.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Microsoft 365 collaboration, automation and data visualization tools.

Baker Hughes provides a broad set of energy-technology products and services for the oil and gas industry. It sells advanced technology solutions, performs consultancy, and offers training programs (including a mix of e-learning and in-person classes) to help clients optimize operations, improve safety, and cut environmental impact. Its asset-management and health-monitoring technologies monitor equipment, predict failures, and improve uptime, while its training programs build workforce competency. The company differentiates itself by offering an integrated package that combines hardware/software solutions, expert services, and a strong emphasis on sustainability and ESG practices, serving a global client base from major producers to national oil companies. Its goal is to help customers run more efficient, safer operations while advancing the energy transition and reducing carbon footprint.”} # end of tool input } , 2 ```],

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

1972

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 orders hit $10.5 billion, including record $7.1 billion in IET.
  • Free cash flow reached $1.1 billion in Q2 2026, funding deleveraging and buybacks.
  • Kuwait Oil Company and Petrobras deals extend backlog visibility into 2027 and beyond.

What critics are saying

  • Reuters said July 27, 2026, producers will cut global spending modestly this year.
  • Emmott Road’s 174 layoffs run through April 2027, signaling industrial overcapacity.
  • If LNG and data-center orders slow in 2027, Chart integration loses its thesis.

What makes Baker Hughes unique

  • Baker Hughes couples LNG, power systems, and oilfield services across one platform.
  • Chart Industries closed July 16, 2026, deepening Baker Hughes’ gas and thermal stack.
  • NovaLT16 earned RINA approval in June 2026 for 100% hydrogen marine propulsion.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Comprehensive private medical care options

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Education Assistance

Generous Parental Leave

Mental Health Resources

Dependent Care

401(k) Company Match

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6 month growth

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Associated Press
Aug 11th, 2026
Baker Hughes wins multi-year Kuwait Oil Company contract for Ahmadi Innovation Valley project

Baker Hughes has secured a multi-year contract with Kuwait Oil Company to accelerate technology innovation in Kuwait's upstream energy sector. The agreement positions Baker Hughes as a key technology partner in KOC's Ahmadi Innovation Valley, an in-country research and innovation hub. The collaboration will focus on developing scalable solutions to optimise production and flow assurance, utilising Baker Hughes' digital and AI automation technologies. These solutions aim to increase recovery from existing wells, lower operating costs, reduce water production and minimise power consumption. Baker Hughes will establish a dedicated research and technology development centre at Ahmadi Innovation Valley to support continuous evaluation of new solutions and build local expertise. The company has operated in Kuwait for over four decades.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 3rd, 2026
Baker Hughes beats Q2 estimates with $6.74B revenue despite 2.4% decline, EPS surges 31.5%

Baker Hughes exceeded Wall Street expectations in its second quarter despite a modest revenue decline. The company reported revenue of $6.74 billion, beating analyst estimates of $6.50 billion, though down 2.4% year-on-year. Adjusted earnings per share reached $0.64, significantly surpassing the $0.49 forecast. CEO Lorenzo Simonelli highlighted strong order momentum in the Industrial & Energy Technology segment and successful navigation of Middle East headwinds. The company's diversified portfolio helped it outperform amid global energy market volatility. During the earnings call, analysts focused on power systems capacity expansion, with management noting expected payback periods below two years. Questions also addressed commercial synergies from the Chart acquisition, particularly opportunities in data centres and gas infrastructure. Management expressed confidence in margin expansion through pricing strength and disciplined execution.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 29th, 2026
Baker Hughes beats Q2 revenue estimates at $6.74B despite 2.4% decline, Chart acquisition to triple power capacity by 2030

Baker Hughes reported second-quarter revenue of $6.74 billion, beating analyst estimates of $6.50 billion despite a 2.4% year-on-year decline. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.64, surpassing consensus estimates of $0.49 by 31.5%. The energy technology company attributed its performance to strong order momentum in its Industrial & Energy Technology segment and successful navigation of Middle East headwinds. The company recently completed its acquisition of Chart Industries, which management says will enhance capabilities in thermal management, gas handling, and carbon capture. Chief executive Lorenzo Simonelli highlighted plans to triple power systems revenue capacity by decade's end, driven by data centre and AI-related electricity demand. The company maintained stable operating margins of 12.7% and reported record order levels in its IET segment.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 27th, 2026
Baker Hughes posts record $7.1B IET orders, doubles year-over-year with robust $1.1B cash flow

Baker Hughes reported strong second-quarter results, with adjusted EBITDA of $1.23 billion exceeding guidance. The company generated $1.1 billion in free cash flow and earnings per share of $0.64. Industrial & Energy Technology (IET) orders reached a record $7.1 billion, double the prior year figure. The book-to-bill ratio stood at 2.2 times, pushing remaining performance obligations up 19% to $37.1 billion. Power Systems secured $2.6 billion in orders, including 2.7 gigawatts of generation capacity, whilst LNG equipment orders totalled $1.8 billion. Baker Hughes provided full-year guidance of $27.35 billion in revenue and $4.85 billion in adjusted EBITDA. The company is expanding gas turbine and generator capacity to support nearly $5 billion in annual Power Systems revenue by 2029. Net debt to adjusted EBITDA declined to 0.1 times.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 27th, 2026
Baker Hughes beats Q2 forecasts with $0.64 EPS, shares climb 2%

Baker Hughes reported second-quarter earnings that exceeded Wall Street forecasts, sending shares up approximately 2% in premarket trading Monday. The oilfield services company posted earnings per share of $0.64, surpassing the analyst estimate of $0.49. Revenue reached $6.74 billion, down 2% year-over-year but above the $6.52 billion consensus. Orders totalled $10.5 billion, with $7.1 billion coming from its Industrial & Energy Technology segment. Chief executive Lorenzo Simonelli attributed the strong performance to the company's diverse portfolio and momentum across data centre, gas infrastructure, and upstream markets. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $1.23 billion, whilst free cash flow reached $1.11 billion. The company expressed confidence in achieving its full-year guidance midpoint despite ongoing Middle East uncertainties.