Lead Software Engineer - Automation & Control

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Our Oilfield Equipment business provides intelligent, connected technologies to monitor and control our energy extraction assets. We provide customers with the peace of mind needed to reliably and efficiently improve their operations. Our team is the last line of defense for quality before it goes to our customers.

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The Lead Software Engineer will work within a dedicated Project Team. They 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.

The Lead Software Engineer – Automation & Control will work within a dedicated Project Team. They 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 Lead Software Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Daily follow up of own tasks to ensure technical schedule attainment.
• Reporting of project progress and resource status on a regular basis
• Technical input to & review of project plans as required.
• Provide assistance to the Supply Chain Management Function as and when necessary to assist with the procurement and Sub-Contracting activities
• Working with the global team to ensure unit engineering is executed to contract specifications and local regulatory requirements
• Taking ownership of key control systems engineering deliverables; System FDS, Software Requirements Specifications, Software Design Documents and system test procedures
• Preparing and reviewing Project Requirements and Design Specifications, Software Products Requirements, Design and Interface Specifications.
• Preparing and reviewing Test Requirements for specific software applications/units to standards as defined within the Codes of Practice.
• Leading the regional test activities, leveraging the global knowledge base to make the system test a success, review all relevant analyses to verify findings and recommendations are acted upon
• Technical liaison with the Unit specialists - Reviewing solutions to ensure cross-project standardisation and optimisation of engineering resource.
• Playing a pivotal role in interface management, ensuring the timely and correct closure of interfaces – avoiding any quality misses
• Support of technical and project execution audits imposed by clients.
• Attend project close-out meetings/lessons learned.

Fuel Your Passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Engineering or a science-based discipline or equivalent knowledge and experience
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in automation with a specific focus on PLC and HMI technologies
• Have experience in Twincat Soft PLC or Ignition SCADA is a must.
• Have aptitude for learning new technology, techniques, methods and principles
• Have a Deep understanding of S/W methodologies and development processes & ownership of process improvements and quality
• Be able to travel internationally, as required
• Experience in using analytical tools to aid & enhance product/offering development
• Experience delivering projects on a small scale
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge sharing capabilities
• Excellent report writing & presentation skills

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 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

• Additional elected or voluntary benefits