Senior Engineer– Thermodynamics, Rotor-dynamics & Compressor Selection

Senior Engineer– Thermodynamics, Rotor-dynamics & Compressor Selection

Are you an experienced Senior Engineer looking for a new challenge?

Do you enjoy being part of team that provides high-quality engineering for our customers

A Senior Engineer in this role is responsible for the end-to-end technical development of centrifugal compressor solutions, integrating thermodynamics, rotor-dynamics, compressor selection, mechanical systems, and operability considerations into a complete flange-to-flange design. The role works across multiple engineering disciplines to ensure the selected compressor configuration meets performance, reliability, operability, cost, and customer requirements throughout the product lifecycle. The engineer leads complex technical evaluations, supports product validation and testing, resolves multidisciplinary technical challenges, and drives successful execution of New Product Development programs. Success in this role requires strong systems thinking, technical leadership, and the ability to influence engineering decisions across cross-functional teams.

A successful Senior Engineer in this multidisciplinary role would typically develop expertise in :

- Compressor thermodynamic design and performance prediction across the entire flange-to-flange system.
- Rotor-dynamic analysis, critical speed evaluation, stability assessment, and vibration behavior of centrifugal compressors.
- Compressor selection, sizing, and application engineering based on customer process requirements.
- Integration of aerodynamics, mechanical design, seals, bearings, rotor systems, and auxiliary equipment into a complete compressor solution.
- System operability, performance matching, surge margin management, and operating envelope optimization.
- Technical problem solving, root-cause analysis, and reliability improvement of rotating equipment systems.
- Cross-functional leadership across Aerodynamics, Mechanical, Rotor Dynamics, Controls, Operability, Manufacturing, and Testing teams.
- Design verification, validation, performance testing, and product qualification activities.
- Risk assessment, technical decision-making, and lifecycle management of compressor products.
- Project execution, technical ownership, customer engagement, and mentoring within NPD programs.

Qualification

- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 10 to15+ years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with relevant experience.

Functional Job Responsibilities

- Lead flange-to-flange compressor configuration and selection activities to meet customer process, performance, reliability, and operability requirements.
- Perform thermodynamic analysis and performance prediction for centrifugal compressors across the full operating envelope.
- Conduct rotor-dynamic evaluations including critical speed, stability, vibration, and rotor system behaviour to ensure robust designs.
- Integrate aerodynamic, mechanical, seal, bearing, auxiliary system, and control requirements into a complete compressor solution.
- Coordinate cross-functional engineering activities across Aerodynamics, Mechanical Design, Rotor Dynamics, Systems, Controls, Manufacturing, and Testing teams.
- Lead technical trade-off studies, design reviews, and engineering decision-making to optimize performance, cost, schedule, and risk.
- Support design verification, validation, performance testing, and product qualification activities throughout the NPD lifecycle.
- Investigate complex technical issues and perform root-cause analysis to improve product reliability, operability, and customer satisfaction.
- Develop and maintain engineering calculations, technical reports, product documentation, and design guidelines supporting product lifecycle management.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring while driving innovation, continuous improvement, and best-practice adoption across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Role Responsibilities

- Executes the evaluation, design, analysis, test, or integration of individual and team projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
- Have complete understanding of the intended use and expected capabilities of the sub-system or sub-component and its level within the delivered structure.
- Provide technical leadership to personnel/ cross functional teams supporting the assigned project.
- Performs systems engineering tasks at the sub-system or component level, depending on complexity of the system and capability of the engineer.
- Implement plans with guidance to meet technical requirements of assigned components and systems.
- Develop action plans with guidance to respond to issues/ problems.
- Lead or participate on teams assigned to address organizational initiatives and generic issues.
- Recommend, with guidance, the approach to meet the technical and program requirements.
- Present or participate in technical and program design reviews.
- Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognise 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 during 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 revolutionised energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritise 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 well-being activities
- Comprehensive private medical care options
- A safety net of life insurance and disability programs
- Tailored financial programs
- Additional elected or voluntary benefits

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Senior Engineer, Mechanical, Customer Order Engineering