Nuclear lead Mechanical Engineer Job at Baker Hughes, Pasadena, TX

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  • Baker Hughes
  • Pasadena, TX

Job Description

Do you enjoy leading complex engineering projects involving safety‑critical valve systems for nuclear applications?

Are you passionate about mentoring teams and delivering compliant, high‑quality mechanical designs in a regulated environment?

Join our Team!

Baker Hughes is recognized as a global energy technology company serving the energy and industrial sectors across more than 120 countries. Within our Valves division, we design and deliver advanced flow‑control solutions including control valves, safety relief valves, and regulators that meet stringent safety, quality, and regulatory requirements for commercial and nuclear applications.

Partnering with the best

As a Nuclear Lead Mechanical Engineer, you are providing technical leadership for the design and development of flow‑control equipment for nuclear and commercial applications. You are leading engineering projects from concept through validation, ensuring designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and customer requirements. You are guiding engineering teams, supporting manufacturing and sales, and serving as a technical authority for complex valve solutions.

As a Nuclear Lead Mechanical Engineer, you are responsible for:

  • Leading the design and development of control valves, safety relief valves, regulators, and related products for nuclear and commercial applications.

  • Executing and supervising design, analysis, and evaluation activities using sound mechanical engineering principles.

  • Creating and reviewing 3D CAD models, drawings, and engineering documentation using SolidWorks and related tools.

  • Reviewing customer specifications and translating requirements into manufacturing and order execution instructions.

  • Leading and managing project deliverables, schedules, and technical milestones.

  • Reporting project progress to management and identifying design, cost, or schedule risks.

  • Ensuring adherence to design review processes, quality standards, and design‑for‑manufacturability best practices.

  • Preparing and approving bills of materials, drawings, test specifications, and processing instructions.

  • Supporting manufacturing through material substitutions and non‑conformance disposition.

  • Collaborating with global engineering teams to support order execution and resolve complex technical issues.

  • Supporting Sales by providing technical leadership for complex valve applications and customer proposals.

  • Analyzing field complaints to differentiate between design deficiencies and application issues and implementing corrective actions.

  • Maintaining in‑depth knowledge of applicable codes and standards (ASME, EN, ISA, Norsok).

  • Supporting planning, manufacturing, and sourcing organizations during product fulfillment.

  • Mentoring and guiding engineers while influencing technical decisions across functions.


Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you are:

  • Have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.

  • Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in product design, development, or application engineering.

  • Have experience designing control valves or safety valves for nuclear or severe‑service applications.

  • Have strong proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD tools.

  • Have strong knowledge of ASME BPVC, ASME Section I & III, ASME B16.34, B16.5, and related standards.

  • Have strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.

  • Have experience leading projects and influencing cross‑functional teams.

  • Have strong verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting to customers and leadership.

  • Have working knowledge of SAP ERP and numerical tools such as MathCAD or MATLAB.


Work in a way that works for you

We are recognizing that everyone is different and the way people want to work is varying. In this role, flexibility may be offered depending on project schedules, field needs, and customer requirements.


Work in a way that works for you 

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:  


Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive. 

  • Work Schedule: Onsite


Working with us 

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we must push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input.  Join us, and you can expect to Maintain knowledge of new developments and technologies of Lufkin and other manufacturers’ equipment in order to provide the highest standard of service.

  • 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

You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found , and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Lead Engineer, Mechanical, Product Design and Engineering About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Apply Now

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