Manufacturing Engineer - Manuf Eng Specialist
Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving the oil and gas sector across more than 120 countries. The Manufacturing Technology Engineer will advance automation and digitalization across production processes, focusing on process analysis, technical specifications, and supporting automated systems. Responsibilities Identifying and evaluating automation opportunities within manufacturing processes Assisting in developing and refining technical specifications for automation systems Supporting the definition and validation of Critical-to-Process (CTP) parameters Monitoring and analyzing key process parameters impacting production KPIs (e.g., yield, cycle time, uptime) Collecting and analyzing data to drive process optimization and troubleshooting Collaborating with maintenance and production teams to sustain and improve system performance Designing and maintaining mechanical interfaces and fixturing for automation projects Managing digital interfaces, data logging, and communication protocols for automation equipment Working closely with the testing engineering team to integrate testing processes into automation projects Documenting changes and contributing to lessons learned and best practices Participating in cross-functional problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives Engaging in lab-scale projects for processes that are challenging to automate Contributing to experimental setup architecture and validating new concepts through testing Skills Have a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Software/Computer Engineering, or related field Have 1–3 years of experience in manufacturing or automation (including internships or project work) Have solid understanding of mechanical systems, instrumentation, and process control Have ability to read and develop technical documentation and specifications Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills Have familiarity with CAD tools (NX preferred) and mechanical design principles Have knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial communication protocols Have basic programming skills and familiarity with industrial robots and PLC programming (Fanuc, Allen Bradley) Have exposure to industrial automation systems (PLCs, sensors, actuators) Have hands-on approach and willingness to work in both factory and lab environments Have excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and leadership potential Have ability to work independently and drive problem-solving initiatives Benefits 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 Health & welfare programs Thrift Plan (401k) Company Overview Baker Hughes is an energy technology company that provides solutions for energy and industrial customers worldwide. It is a sub-organization of BRUSH Power Generation. It was founded in 1987, and is headquartered in Houston, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Baker Hughes has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 13 in 2025, 17 in 2024, 13 in 2023, 20 in 2022, 14 in 2021, 19 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.