Do you love collaborating with teams to solve complex problems?
Do you enjoy leading a team that provides a high-quality service for our customers?
Partner with the best
As a Lead Elastomer Engineer, you will be involved in challenging well completion and intervention applications supporting customers with elastomeric sealing solutions for their well conditions. The role will provide you with the opportunity to be involved in the entire elastomer product lifecycle starting from research and development of compounds for new applications, customer support for use of Baker Hughes products under customer operating environments, manufacturing and vendor support as well as development of new sources of supply.
Working with us
Baker Hughes CWI is a world leader in non-metallic products for subsurface applications. As an elastomer subject matter expert you will be expected to provide technical insight, oversight and justification during the lifecycle of the elastomer product manufacture and use.
As a Lead Elastomer Engineer you will be responsible for
- Development of Baker Hughes Material Specifications
- Development and maintenance of material selection guidelines
- Development of material recommendations for internal and external customers
- Interfacing with customers to develop validation test plans and managing projects
- Disposition of internal and vendor non-conformance reports
- Technical support of field queries
- Participation in root cause analysis (RCA)
- Communicates across the organization to support any elastomer related issue.
- Presents to senior leadership in specific technical space and on cross functional teams
Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role you will:
- To be successful in this role, you will need a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Chemical engineering, Polymer Chemistry or Material Science.
- In addition, you will have a minimum of 4 years of experience in elastomer formulations and testing.
- Strong oral and written communication skills are a must for this role.
- Experience in oilfield and subsurface applications of elastomers would be a strong benefit
- Lab experience in new formulations and testing of elastomers would be a strong benefit
Desired Characteristics
- Statistical analysis and design of experiments would also be beneficial
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact. Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
- Effective problem identification and solution skills. Proven analytical and organizational ability.
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 in 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
- Education Assistance
- Generous Parental Leave
- Mental Health resources, Virtual Therapy Programs
- Dependent and Partners Care
- Pet Insurance
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.
About Us:We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.
Join Us:Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.
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.