Senior Product Development Engineer

Baker Hughes

Senior Product Development Engineer at Baker Hughes leading technical components of NPD and NTD projects. Collaborating cross-functionally to ensure successful product development and compliance with standards.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Core Design Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, and FEA/CFD methodologies. Proven ability to manage product design processes, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration in the Pressure Safety Valve industry.

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Master's In Mechanical EngineeringCore Design Engineering ExperienceAdvanced Knowledge In Fluid DynamicsWorking Knowledge In FEA/CFDStrong Knowledge Of PSV Related Codes

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Hard Skills

Mechanical Design ConceptsProduct Technical Specification WritingDesign Review ImplementationFunctional AnalysisFMEAPrototype TestingTechnical Document PreparationMaterial SelectionCalculation NotesDesign Rules Definition

Soft Skills

Project CoordinationMentoringRisk IdentificationInterdepartmental CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Solid WorksANSYSSelection SoftwareCalculation Software

Industry Keywords

Pressure Safety ValveO&G SectorRefinery SectorPower SectorASTM Material GradesASME CodesAPI CodesEN Codes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Clarifying project input and ensure that everyone is well aligned with the need and product to be developed
Organizing the technical activities on the project and validate the schedules in accordance with the specifications
Writing the Product Technical Specification (PTS) that translates the customer's need into technical requirements
Performing product design and models
Performing associated calculation notes, CFD and FEA to validate the design
Managing subcontracting of engineering activities if necessary
Writing all the technical documents necessary for the implementation of the new product in the selection and calculation software
Writing all technical documents associated with the product
Coordinating technical meetings with other departments of the company (sourcing, manufacturing, advanced manufacturing engineering)
Implementing design review sessions over the life of the project
Participating actively in the identification of risks and mitigation of the same.
For new design, completing the Functional Analysis and associated FMEA.
Incorporating DF(X) into designing
Defining design rules and improve our process.
Carrying out the technical training of new products for all the services in the company
Work in conjunction with the testing laboratory to set up prototype tests
Analyzing and interpret with laboratory teams the results of prototype tests
Preparing and supporting invention disclosures to protect company technology advantage and company intellectual property rights
Be a recognized expert for safety and pressure relief valves with a proven track record of success in valve design and be part of industrial committees as necessary
Be a mentor and provide guidance to new and experienced engineering people and disseminate lessons learned across the engineering organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or college.
Have Core Design Engineering experience with minimum 10 years
Have strong knowledge of mechanical design concepts
Have advanced knowledge in Fluid Dynamics
Have working knowledge in FEA/CFD, ideally in Solid Works/ANSYS
Have strong material knowledge in valve & material applications, selections (typically used in O&G, Refinery & Power sectors), ASTM material grades & testing.
Be from Pressure Safety valve industry and have strong knowledge of PSV related codes (ASME, API, EN, ...)
Prior experience in New Product Design would be an added advantage.
Prior experience working in multidisciplinary teams across regions and time zones.

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