Do you enjoy being part of a successful team?

Would you enjoy designing innovative energy products?

Join our cutting-edge Engineering team

In Baker Hughes Technology, you will find yourself in a dynamic environment where we turn our ideas into reality. We are a diverse and dedicated team situated in Moseidveien, Stavanger, where you will have opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to the next generation of well intervention technology for a sustainable future.

Influence every step of the product lifecycle. You will be involved from the idea phase through assembly and testing in the workshop to commercialization. You will learn from and contribute to an experienced and inspiring team.

Partner with the best

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer - Downhole Tools, you will contribute to the further development of the company's technology products on a project-by-project basis. In this exciting position, you will perform mechanical design and engineering, prototyping and qualification, as well as commercialization activities for wireline and downhole technologies.

Responsibilities

Contributing to the development of new technologies and sustaining existing products as part of our engineering group by:

• Leading the design, analysis, and development of wireline tools and mechanical systems from concept through commercialization.
• Executing complex engineering activities using sound engineering principles, business standards, established procedures, and product or program requirements.
• Performing detailed mechanical analysis, including stress, fatigue, vibration, tolerance stack-up, reliability, and finite element analysis (FEA).
• Developing and reviewing engineering drawings, 3D models, specifications, calculations, bills of material, and technical documentation.
• Planning and executing design verification and qualification testing, including environmental, functional, reliability, and field validation testing.
• Writing test procedures, overseeing or conducting testing, analyzing results, and preparing clear technical reports.
• Leading root-cause investigations and implementing corrective actions for field failures, manufacturing issues, and reliability concerns.
• Supporting product lifecycle activities, including sustaining engineering, cost reduction, obsolescence mitigation, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborating with Manufacturing, Sourcing, Quality, Reliability, AMO, Service Delivery, Product Management, HSE, and Commercial teams.
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and technicians while promoting engineering best practices.
• Participating in technical and design reviews and product qualification activities.
• Presenting technical recommendations, risks, and project status to engineering and business leadership.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable engineering standards, HSE requirements, regulatory requirements, and quality processes.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Bachelor's degree, preferably a Master's degree, in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• Have proven experience in downhole tool design and development within wireline, completions, drilling, intervention, or other downhole technology environments.
• Demonstrate expertise in mechanical design, materials selection, manufacturing processes, and product qualification.
• Have strong proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, or NX.
• Have experience using engineering analysis tools such as ANSYS or equivalent FEA software.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving, structured root-cause analysis, and sound technical decision-making skills.
• Have demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex technical assignments and priorities.
• Demonstrate strong customer focus, commercial awareness, and the ability to connect technical decisions to business outcomes.
• Have a continuous improvement mindset and a demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, compliance, integrity, and technical excellence.
• Have knowledge of NACE requirements, ISO/API standards, and oilfield product qualification processes.
• Have experience with Reliability Engineering, Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Have experience with HPHT environments, high-load mechanical systems, pressure-containing equipment, or harsh-environment product applications.
• Be capable of independently executing engineering assignments and contributing to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across global teams.
• Be fluent in English; Norwegian language skills are preferred.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working pattern:

• Working flexible hours, allowing you to adjust your schedule to fit personal commitments while maximizing productivity.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all 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. To keep moving forward tomorrow, we know we must push 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.