Lead Engineer, Product Design and Engineering – Automation Control Software

Baker Hughes

Lead Engineer developing automation software for subsea control systems at Baker Hughes. Responsible for executing software projects and ensuring compliance with engineering standards.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeWarsaw • 🇵🇱 PolandSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading the execution of software projects within the subsea control production systems department.
Developing and maintaining PLC and/or SCADA applications, including creating new functions, troubleshooting issues, managing source control, and ensuring code quality through best practices.
Reporting project progress and resource status regularly, and providing technical input to project plans as needed.
Collaborating with the global engineering team to ensure unit engineering meets contract specifications and complies with local regulatory requirements.
Taking ownership of key control systems engineering deliverables, including System FDS, Software Requirements Specifications, Software Design Documents, and system test procedures.
Preparing and reviewing project requirements, design specifications, software product requirements, and interface specifications.
Preparing and reviewing test requirements for software applications and units in accordance with defined Codes of Practice.
Reviewing engineering solutions to ensure cross‑project standardisation and optimal use of engineering resources.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a Science‑based discipline, or possess equivalent experience.
Bring automation experience with strong expertise in PLC and HMI/SCADA technologies (Twincat Soft PLC and Ignition SCADA preferred).
Have hands‑on experience with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP, CAN, Ethernet UDP, and OPC UA.
Demonstrate solid knowledge of object‑oriented design principles and modern software development methodologies.
Show deep understanding of software development processes, with a track record of driving quality and process improvements.
Use analytical tools effectively to support product development and problem‑solving, have proven experience delivering small‑scale engineering or automation projects.
Possess strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills, and be willing to travel to company‑assigned sites.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

PLC programmingSCADA applicationsobject-oriented designsoftware development methodologiesindustrial communication protocolsModbus TCPCANEthernet UDPOPC UAautomation experience

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsdocumentation skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationownershipanalytical skillsproject managementresource managementquality improvement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Science-based discipline