Machinery Diagnostics Field Engineer / Rotating Equipment Field Engineer

Baker Hughes

Machinery Diagnostics Field Engineer providing customers complete service solutions for critical rotating machinery assets. Evaluating machinery condition, diagnosing problems, and overseeing balance weights while applying HS&E standards.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeArizona, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $79,490 - $170,670 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in reliability engineering, mechanical vibration analysis, and rotating machinery diagnostics, with a strong focus on customer service and problem-solving. Proficient in applying Health, Safety, and Environment (HS&E) standards while managing projects and delivering timely reports.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Vibration AnalysisRotating Machinery Vibration DiagnosticsPredictive Maintenance (PdM)Reliability EngineeringProject Management

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Hard Skills

Rotordynamic AnalysisMachinery BalancingPrecision AlignmentMechanical TroubleshootingData Acquisition and EvaluationReading Mechanical DrawingsElectrical Testing InstrumentsRotating Machinery OperationControl SystemsTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving CapabilitiesCustomer Relationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Bently Nevada ProductsCordant™ ServicesComputer Networking Concepts

Certifications & Qualifications

TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential)ISO-Certified Vibration Analyst

Industry Keywords

Rotating Equipment EngineeringTurbine EngineeringRefinery Mechanical EngineeringHealth, Safety, and Environment (HS&E)Extensive Travel

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Providing customers complete service solutions to address their critical rotating machinery assets
Evaluating machinery condition based on rotor dynamic analysis
Diagnosing machinery problems based upon vibration data
Travel to customer sites to provide supporting service
Completing timely reports that identify findings and provide recommendations
Building relationships with customers to provide a high-level of service delivery
Calculating and overseeing placement of balance weights
Applying Health, Safety, and Environment (HS&E) standards and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have a bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical Engineering a plus)
Have minimum 2 years of industry experience with large rotating equipment
Be available for extensive travel (up to 70%) and significant over-time (paid)
Possess a valid driver's license and passport (or able to obtain a passport)
Be eligible to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credential)
Be eligible to travel overseas and/or work on offshore platforms on occasion
Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of reliability engineering, turbine engineering and systems, refinery mechanical engineering, and/or rotating equipment engineering
Demonstrated knowledge or experience in one or more of the following areas: Mechanical vibration analysis, Rotating machinery vibration diagnostics, Rotordynamic analysis, Predictive Maintenance (PdM) data acquisition and evaluation, Machinery balancing and precision alignment, ISO-certified Vibration Analyst preferred
Proven mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong project management and organizational skills
Proficiency in the use of basic electrical testing instruments
Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from mechanical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
Working knowledge of rotating machinery operation, control systems, and associated equipment
Knowledge of Bently Nevada products and Cordant™ services is highly desirable
Proficient computer skills, including familiarity with computer networking concepts and systems.

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