Production Engineering Technician
Driving Operational Excellence Through Hands‑On Technical Expertise and Continuous Process Improvement?
Do you enjoy supporting manufacturing operations with precision, problem‑solving, and teamwork?
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Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving the oil and gas sector across more than 120 countries. The Commercial & Sales organization drives growth by building strong customer partnerships, commercializing hydrocarbons, and delivering integrated equipment and service solutions. With a focus on digital transformation and energy transition, the team leverages data‑driven insights to optimize sales performance and maximize customer value.
Fuel your passion
The Production Engineering Technician is supporting manufacturing operations by performing equipment troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and technical repairs across the production floor. The role is contributing to equipment uptime, product quality, and process reliability by collaborating with engineers, technicians, and cross‑functional teams. By developing specialized technical skills and participating in continuous improvement initiatives, the technician is strengthening operational efficiency and ensuring smooth, safe, and high‑quality production performance.
As Production Engineering Technician, you will be responsible for:
Assisting in maintaining plant production by performing repairs within scope of expertise
Interpreting and following through on repair and preventative maintenance tasks using safe work procedures
Learning to identify equipment malfunctions and repairing issues before catastrophic failure
Operating medium‑sized manufacturing equipment such as laser welders, PC‑based systems, robotic arms, and PCB testers
Collaborating with supervisors, process engineers, peers, and technicians in a team‑driven environment
Performing cross‑functional duties across the manufacturing floor as operational needs evolve
Performing troubleshooting on optical, electrical, mechanical, and PC‑based production equipment
Maintaining equipment to ensure minimal downtime and consistent operational performance
Performing monthly preventative maintenance on production equipment
Participating in and occasionally leading capital equipment purchasing, acceptance, and implementation activities
Conducting teardown of suspect or defective products to support failure analysis
Troubleshooting and repairing micro‑optical and electrical products
Applying fine wire and cable processing skills where required
Performing soldering on microelectronics and fine wires
Recognizing defects on printed circuit boards and escalating issues appropriately
Participating in or leading root‑cause analysis and corrective‑action activities for product failures and process improvements
Supporting sustaining engineering and manufacturing process improvement projects
Collecting data for production trends, FPY metrics, and process improvements to address recurring issues
Providing data‑driven feedback to production leaders, engineering teams, or assigned groups
Purchasing spare parts and supplies to maintain uninterrupted equipment uptime
Performing other duties as assigned by the manager
Operating with a high sense of urgency in a fast‑paced, lean, and collaborative environment
To be successful in this role you will:
Have experience in troubleshooting and repairing production or manufacturing equipment
Have exposure to optical, electrical, mechanical, or PC‑based equipment repair
Have familiarity with preventative maintenance practices
Have experience working in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented manufacturing environment
Have ability to collaborate cross‑functionally with engineers and technicians
Have experience with micro‑optical or micro‑electronic repair (preferred)
Have fine wire, cable processing, or micro‑soldering experience (preferred)
Have strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to respond quickly to production issues
Have willingness to embrace lean practices and continuous improvement
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.
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 have to 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:
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 here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.