Baker Hughes Logo

Baker Hughes

Mechanical Design Engineer - Drill Bits

Posted 3 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
In-Office
The Woodlands, TX
Senior level
In-Office
The Woodlands, TX
Senior level
Designs and improves production-ready drill bits by developing 3D models, drawings, bills of materials, and manufacturing documentation. Evaluates application requirements and product performance through engineering calculations and analysis, recommends design improvements, resolves manufacturing issues, and supports design reviews, engineering releases, and projects. Collaborates with manufacturing, product management, operations, and technology teams while following HSE, quality, legal, and company processes.
The summary above was generated by AI

Partnering with the Best

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving customers in more than 120 countries. We design, manufacture, and deliver industry-leading solutions that support energy extraction, production, and processing. Our commitment to innovation and operational excellence drives safer, cleaner, and more efficient energy solutions worldwide.


Fueling Your Passion

Join Baker Hughes’ Drill Bits Product Performance team to design and improve drill bits supporting global operations. You will develop production-ready designs, evaluate product performance, and work with product management, operations, manufacturing, and technology teams to resolve technical issues and meet application and quality requirements.


As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Have experience developing drill bit models, drawings, bills of materials, and manufacturing documentation using 3D design and product data management systems.
  • Have experience evaluating application requirements and product performance, using engineering calculations and analysis to recommend design improvements.
  • Have experience collaborating with Manufacturing to resolve technical issues and implement approved design changes.
  • Have experience supporting design reviews, engineering releases, and assigned projects; document decisions and share lessons learned.
  • Have performing all activities in in line with our non-negotiables, and applicable processes for HSE, Quality, Legal Compliance and Cultural pillars

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline and at least 8 years of relevant mechanical design experience.
  • Have experience developing mechanical components and production-ready engineering documentation using a 3D CAD system.
  • Have working knowledge of engineering drawings, dimensional tolerances, materials, and manufacturing processes.
  • Have experience using product data management systems and controlling engineering change processes.
  • Have Sound engineering judgment, clear technical communication, and the ability to collaborate across functions and manage priorities.
  •  

Desired Characteristics

  • Have experience designing drill bits, including PDC, roller-cone, or Kymera products.
  • Have experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
  • Have experience using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) or Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to support mechanical design.
  • Have experience investigating product performance and resolving manufacturing-related design issues.

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.

 

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are stronger when our people are developed, engaged, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We invest in wellbeing, capability development, and leadership growth across all levels.

 

Working for you

Our innovations have transformed the energy industry for over a century. To continue progressing, we look for individuals who embrace change and contribute to building the future.

 

What 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

This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.


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.



The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Engineering Specialist - Mechanical Engineering

Similar Jobs

5 Hours Ago
Hybrid
69K-215K Annually
Senior level
69K-215K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Insurance • Marketing Tech • Software • Analytics
Underwrites complex Builders’ Risk and Inland Marine policies, evaluating construction projects, exposures, coverage, pricing, valuations, loss history, and catastrophe risks. Manages broker and client relationships, develops profitable business, monitors changing project exposures, and collaborates with Claims, Actuarial, Legal, Risk Engineering, and Product teams. Analyzes portfolio performance, improves underwriting processes and tools, communicates market trends, and mentors junior underwriters.
6 Hours Ago
Remote or Hybrid
TX, USA
74K-111K Annually
Senior level
74K-111K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Automotive • Greentech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Cybersecurity
Executes and optimizes enterprise email, SMS, and organic social campaigns across multiple brands. Responsibilities include audience segmentation, journey design, content development, testing, deployment, deliverability management, social listening, performance dashboards, analytics, and cross-channel optimization. The role also evaluates emerging channel technologies, recommends strategies, and collaborates with marketing, creative, analytics, agency, and brand teams.
Top Skills: CSSFacebookHTMLInstagramLinkedInExcelMicrosoft PowerpointMonday.ComSalesforce Marketing Cloud
Yesterday
Hybrid
Austin, TX, USA
185K-266K Annually
Senior level
185K-266K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Build and improve Cloudflare Workers Runtime features that execute customer code at the edge. Responsibilities include optimizing performance, reliability, and scalability; expanding JavaScript and WebAssembly support; shaping technically feasible features; owning production code; and debugging large-scale distributed systems. The role requires strong computer science fundamentals, C++ or Rust experience, web knowledge, and Linux-based systems expertise.
Top Skills: C++HTTPJavaScriptJavascriptcoreLinuxLucetRustSpidermonkeyUnixV8WasmerWasmtimeWebassembly

What you need to know about the Austin Tech Scene

Austin has a diverse and thriving tech ecosystem thanks to home-grown companies like Dell and major campuses for IBM, AMD and Apple. The state’s flagship university, the University of Texas at Austin, is known for its engineering school, and the city is known for its annual South by Southwest tech and media conference. Austin’s tech scene spans many verticals, but it’s particularly known for hardware, including semiconductors, as well as AI, biotechnology and cloud computing. And its food and music scene, low taxes and favorable climate has made the city a destination for tech workers from across the country.

Key Facts About Austin Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 180,500; 13.7% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: Dell, IBM, AMD, Apple, Alphabet
  • Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, hardware, cloud computing, software, healthtech
  • Funding Landscape: $4.5 billion in VC funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Live Oak Ventures, Austin Ventures, Hinge Capital, Gigafund, KdT Ventures, Next Coast Ventures, Silverton Partners
  • Research Centers and Universities: University of Texas, Southwestern University, Texas State University, Center for Complex Quantum Systems, Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences, Texas Advanced Computing Center

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account