Lead Engineer, Product Design and Engineering - Mechanical (d/f/m) at Baker Hughes

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Design, Product Design, Robotics Systems, Camera Systems, Mechatronic Assemblies, SolidWorks, 3D CAD Tools, Prototyping, Testing, Verification, Production Readiness, Assembly Documentation, Simulation Tools, Analysis Tools, German, English

Industry

Energy Technology

Description

Lead Engineer, Product Design and Engineering – Mechanical (d/f/m) Do you want to work at the intersection of precision mechanical design, robotics, and advanced camera systems? Are you motivated by turning engineering concepts into reliable, production-ready products? Partner with the best Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy‑technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future. Fuel your passion Waygate Technologies Robotics delivers products with industrial-grade reliability and robustness that meet high quality standards. Our robotic and automation technology enables plant and equipment operators to plan and execute inspection of critical assets outages more precisely and efficient and thereby reduce downtime. Our portfolio ranges from modern, automated cameras for visual inspection to robotic tools automating visual inspections. Lead Engineer, Product Design and Engineering – Mechanical plays a key role in the development of advanced camera and robotics systems, contributing to the full product lifecycle from concept through production. This role applies sound mechanical engineering principles to deliver high-quality, reliable mechatronic products that meet business, technical, and regulatory requirements. Working within interdisciplinary teams, the engineer supports innovation, prototyping, testing, and production readiness of new solutions. As a Lead Engineer, Product Design and Engineering - Mechanical, you will be responsible for: • Executing the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements. • Mechanical design and product development of camera systems and robotics systems. • Testing and verification of prototypes. • Sourcing of prototype parts from suppliers. • Preparation of production/assembly documentation and drawings. • Design of production tools to help assembly of new products and help with testing. To be successful in this role you will: • Hold bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, college, or technical school in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with hands-on experience in mechanical engineering or technology roles. • Have proven experience using SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD tools for mechanical design, modeling, and technical documentation. • Have hands-on experience working with mechatronic assemblies, including the integration of mechanical components, electronics, and cabling. • Have previous product design and development experience, ideally covering prototype build, testing, and transition to production. • Bring exposure to simulation or analysis tools, which is considered an advantage. • Have a proactive, hands-on team player with strong oral and written communication skills in both German and English, comfortable working in interdisciplinary environments. 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. One of our core values as a business is collaboration and, as such, whilst flexible work options are available, we believe there is a great benefit of having our teams co-located in our Zürich office which is easily reachable with public transport, thus an office presence 3 days per week is required. 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: Modern work-life balance programs and wellbeing initiatives Sick‑pay insurance coverage (KTG) Complimentary accident insurance (UVGZ) A range of global employee benefit Defined contribution pension plan The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Lead Engineer, Mechanical, Product Design and Engineering At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. 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. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.

Responsibilities

The Lead Engineer is responsible for executing the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards. This includes mechanical design and product development of camera and robotics systems, testing prototypes, sourcing parts, and preparing production documentation.