Nuclear mechanical engineer

Do you enjoy designing safety-critical mechanical equipment that supports nuclear and industrial applications
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Are you passionate about developing compliant, high-precision valve solutions that meet stringent industry codes and standards
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Join our Team!

Baker Hughes is recognized as a global energy technology company serving the energy and industrial sectors across more than 120 countries. Within our Valves division, we are delivering advanced flow control solutions including control valves, safety relief valves, and regulators that meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and reliability for commercial and nuclear applications.

Partnering with the best

As a Nuclear Mechanical Engineer, you design and developing flow control equipment for nuclear and industrial applications. You are solving complex engineering problems, creating CAD models and drawings, generating bills of materials, and developing test plans to meet customer and regulatory requirements. You are collaborating with global, cross-functional teams to support manufacturing, testing, sales, and field service while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and internal engineering practices.

As a Nuclear Mechanical Engineer, you are responsible for:

• 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.
  

Fueling your passion

To be successful in this role you are:

• Have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
  
• Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in product design, development, or application engineering.
  
• Have experience in control valve or safety valve design, preferably in nuclear or severe-service applications.
  
• Have proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
  
• Have knowledge of ASME and related codes and standards applicable to valve design.
  
• Have strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  
• Have effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
  

Work in a way that works for you

We are recognizing that everyone is different and the way people want to work is varying. In this role, flexibility may be offered depending on project schedules, field needs, and customer requirements.

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:

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.

• Work Schedule: Onsite
  

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 must 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 to Maintain knowledge of new developments and technologies of Lufkin and other manufacturers' equipment in order to provide the highest standard of service.

• 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
  

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here , and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Engineering Experienced Professional - Mechanical Component About Us:
We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. 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.

Join Us:
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress
• Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let's come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.