Baker Hughes

Manufacturing Engineer – Manufacturing Engineer Specialist

Baker Hughes

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Minden • Nevada • United States

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Salary

💰 $62,310 - $115,510 per year

Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical systemsinstrumentationprocess controltechnical documentationanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsCAD toolsPLC programmingindustrial automation systemsdata analysis
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal abilitiesleadership potentialindependent workcollaborationcontinuous improvementproblem-solvingwillingness to learnadaptabilityattention to detail