Automation & Control Software Engineer – Lead Engineer

Baker Hughes

. Leading the execution of software projects within the subsea control production systems department .

Posted 5/15/2026full-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
Proven experience delivering small‑scale engineering or automation projects
Possess strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills
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 engineering

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillscommunication skillsdocumentation skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationownershipanalytical skillsproject managementresource managementquality improvement

Certifications

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