Lead Engineer – Product Design Engineer

Lead Engineer – Product Design Engineer

Join Our Power Systems & Control Engineering Team!

• Defining and validating power converter and inverter architectures, subcomponents, and performance characteristics for industrial applications
• Leading analytical and design activities using established power electronics methodologies and technologies
• Developing gate driver designs to ensure optimal performance and reliability of power electronic systems
• Creating fault detection, protection, and signaling schemes to enhance system diagnostics and fault mitigation capabilities
• Supporting the design and development of advanced power control algorithms for industrial variable speed drive applications
• Collaborating with engineering teams to validate power section performance, reliability, and manufacturability
• Communicating technical strategies and recommendations to senior leaders and cross-functional teams
• Contributing to the development of technical documentation, white papers, and design guidelines related to power electronics systems
• Working closely with supply chain and commercialization teams to support successful product introduction and lifecycle management
• Driving innovation in power conversion technologies while ensuring compliance with quality, reliability, and performance requirements

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related engineering discipline
• Demonstrate strong experience in power electronics design, including AC-to-DC and DC-to-AC conversion systems
• Possess expertise in power converter and inverter architecture development and validation
• Have experience developing gate drivers, fault detection systems, and protection schemes for power electronic applications
• Demonstrate strong analytical, troubleshooting, and system-level design capabilities
• Be able to effectively communicate technical concepts and influence cross‑functional stakeholders
• Have experience working collaboratively across engineering, product development, and supply chain organizations

• Proficiency with Altera FPGA design tools
• Strong experience using MATLAB/Simulink and associated toolsets including:
  • Sim Power Systems
  • Simscape
  • Model Predictive Control Toolbox
  • Fuzzy Logic Toolbox
  • Stateflow Toolbox
  • Robust Control Toolbox
  • Neural Network Toolbox
• Experience with LabVIEW and optimization tools such as AMPL and CPLEX
• Knowledge of simulation and power systems analysis tools including:
  • Power World Simulator
  • PSIM
  • PSCAD
  • ETAP
  • SABER
• Proficiency in C programming language
• Knowledge of intelligent, advanced, and model‑based control techniques
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions in complex power electronics and industrial drive applications

• 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
• 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

This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.

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.

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.