Software  Automation Engineer

We devise smarter systems to control and monitor oil and gas extraction. Our subsea production systems are industry leading. Our team are responsible for the quality of products from suppliers.

Partner with the best

You may be required to work on one or more projects concurrently as agreed with the Engineering Operations Leader and the Software Team Leader. The position holds responsibility for the software design and engineering within the assigned projects.

As a Software Automation Engineer, you will contribute to software development and testing activities under the guidance of senior engineers and project leads. You may support one or more projects depending on business needs.

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting with development, testing, and documentation for PLC or SCADA applications.
• Completing assigned tasks on schedule and reporting progress to senior engineers.
• Supporting the creation of key engineering documents such as Functional Design Specifications (FDS), Software Requirements, and Test Procedures.
• Participating in software validation, including unit testing and system testing.
• Helping investigate and resolve technical issues identified during development or testing.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Operations).
• Supporting interface checks and documentation updates to ensure alignment across project teams.
• Attending technical reviews, lessons-learned sessions, and internal knowledge-sharing meetings.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Automation, or similar discipline.
• Have 1–2 years of experience in automation, controls, or industrial software (internships or projects also considered).
• Have foundational knowledge of PLC programming (TwinCAT preferred) or SCADA development (Ignition preferred).
• Demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills and a willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
• Understand basic software development principles, version control, and testing practices.
• Possess good communication and documentation skills.
• Be willing to occasionally travel to site locations or customer facilities as required.
• Be a proactive team player who is eager to learn from senior engineers and contribute to project success.

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 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 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
• Additional or voluntary benefits

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Engineer 1, Embedded Software, Customer Order Engineering