Nuclear mechanical engineer
Baker Hughes, Pasadena, TX, United States
Job Overview
Do you enjoy designing safety‑critical mechanical equipment that supports nuclear and industrial applications? Are you passionate about developing compliant, high‑precision valve solutions that meet stringent industry codes and standards? 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 deliver advanced flow control solutions including control valves, safety relief valves, and regulators that meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and reliability for commercial and nuclear applications.
As a Nuclear Mechanical Engineer, you design and develop flow control equipment for nuclear and industrial applications. You solve complex engineering problems, create CAD models and drawings, generate bills of materials, and develop test plans to meet customer and regulatory requirements. You collaborate with global, cross‑functional teams to support manufacturing, testing, sales, and field service while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and internal engineering practices.
Responsibilities
Design and develop control valves, safety relief valves, regulators, and related products for nuclear and industrial applications.
Execute design, analysis, and evaluation of assigned projects using sound mechanical engineering principles.
Create 3D CAD models, drawings, and engineering documentation using SolidWorks and related tools.
Review customer specifications and translate requirements into manufacturing instructions.
Adhere to design review processes to ensure accuracy, quality, and manufacturability.
Prepare bills of materials, test specifications, and processing instructions to meet quality and manufacturing requirements.
Support manufacturing through material substitution reviews and non‑conformance disposition.
Collaborate with global engineering teams to support order execution and resolve engineering issues.
Support Sales by providing technical design solutions for complex valve applications.
Analyze field issues to distinguish between design deficiencies and application‑related concerns.
Maintain knowledge of applicable codes and standards including ASME, EN, ISA, and Norsok.
Support planning, manufacturing, and sourcing organizations during product fulfillment.
Qualifications
Have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in product design, development, or application engineering.
Have experience in control valve or safety valve design, preferably in nuclear or severe‑service applications.
Have proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
Have knowledge of ASME and related codes and standards applicable to valve design.
Have strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
Have effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
Work Flexibility In this role, flexibility may be offered depending on project schedules, field needs, and customer requirements. Offering flexible working patterns includes:
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.
Onsite work schedule.
Benefits Benefits include contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities, comprehensive private medical care options, safety net of life insurance and disability programs, tailored financial programs, and additional elected or voluntary benefits. You will be eligible to participate in company‑sponsored benefit programs, including health and 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 and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
Internal title: Engineering Experienced Professional – Mechanical Component
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.
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As a Nuclear Mechanical Engineer, you design and develop flow control equipment for nuclear and industrial applications. You solve complex engineering problems, create CAD models and drawings, generate bills of materials, and develop test plans to meet customer and regulatory requirements. You collaborate with global, cross‑functional teams to support manufacturing, testing, sales, and field service while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and internal engineering practices.
Responsibilities
Design and develop control valves, safety relief valves, regulators, and related products for nuclear and industrial applications.
Execute design, analysis, and evaluation of assigned projects using sound mechanical engineering principles.
Create 3D CAD models, drawings, and engineering documentation using SolidWorks and related tools.
Review customer specifications and translate requirements into manufacturing instructions.
Adhere to design review processes to ensure accuracy, quality, and manufacturability.
Prepare bills of materials, test specifications, and processing instructions to meet quality and manufacturing requirements.
Support manufacturing through material substitution reviews and non‑conformance disposition.
Collaborate with global engineering teams to support order execution and resolve engineering issues.
Support Sales by providing technical design solutions for complex valve applications.
Analyze field issues to distinguish between design deficiencies and application‑related concerns.
Maintain knowledge of applicable codes and standards including ASME, EN, ISA, and Norsok.
Support planning, manufacturing, and sourcing organizations during product fulfillment.
Qualifications
Have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in product design, development, or application engineering.
Have experience in control valve or safety valve design, preferably in nuclear or severe‑service applications.
Have proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
Have knowledge of ASME and related codes and standards applicable to valve design.
Have strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
Have effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
Work Flexibility In this role, flexibility may be offered depending on project schedules, field needs, and customer requirements. Offering flexible working patterns includes:
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.
Onsite work schedule.
Benefits Benefits include contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities, comprehensive private medical care options, safety net of life insurance and disability programs, tailored financial programs, and additional elected or voluntary benefits. You will be eligible to participate in company‑sponsored benefit programs, including health and 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 and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
Internal title: Engineering Experienced Professional – Mechanical Component
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.
Reference: R162779
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