At Baker Hughes, this position forms part of our broader Talent Community as we prepare for future business needs. By submitting your application, you will join a pool of skilled professionals whose profiles we review as new opportunities arise. Your experience will be considered for roles that align with your background and the evolving requirements of our teams; however, you may not be contacted immediately, as outreach depends entirely on business demand and the timing of suitable openings.
Lead Application Engineer - MDC
Can you define and deliver optimal MDC technical solutions for Tender, FEED, and Execution phases?
Are you able to translate client requirements into commercially viable system designs and cost‑effective engineering inputs?
Partner with the best
Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company serving energy and industrial customers in more than 120 countries. Built on over a century of innovation, the company provides advanced products, services, and digital solutions that support efficient, safe, and lower‑carbon energy operations. Its portfolio spans oilfield services and equipment, turbomachinery, industrial technologies, and emerging energy transition solutions such as hydrogen, carbon capture, and emissions management. Baker Hughes continues to help customers meet the world’s evolving energy needs through technology leadership, operational excellence, and a strong commitment to sustainability.
Fuel your passion
The MDC Tendering role is responsible for defining the optimal technical solution for Manifolds, Distribution and Connections (MDC) systems during Tenders and FEED/Project phases.
During Tenders, the role works closely with the Tender and MDC Engineering teams to review client specifications, select suitable and cost‑effective products/systems, and provide technical inputs for costing.
During FEED/Execution, the role supports detailed system engineering to ensure customer and project requirements are met. The position reports to the Engineering Leader for Projects and Tenders, with strong alignment to the Regional Engineering team.
As a Lead Application Engineer - MDC, you will be responsible for:
- Leading the technical execution of subsea Tenders/FEEDs/quotes, from full system offerings to individual product orders.
- Ensuring full compliance with company processes, design reviews, CTRs, BOM/MEL/MTO requirements, and industry/subsea specifications.
- Engaging early with customers, reviewing technical specifications, managing clarifications, and supporting pre‑ and post‑submission activities.
- Validating designs throughout the Pursuit Phase, ensuring technical alignment and adherence to standards.
- Preparing technical documentation, including writeups, Equipment Overview Sheets, Product Data Sheets, and supporting engineering inputs.
- Collaborating with designers to develop tender drawings, P&IDs, and general assembly deliverables.
- Driving cost and complexity reduction, promoting standardized and configurable solutions while maintaining ITT compliance.
- Coordinating technical support and vendor engagement for third‑party equipment and design approvals.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Be degree-qualified in an engineering discipline relevant to subsea systems.
- Have experience in FEED and Tendering engineering, including technical evaluation and costing.
- Have a strong background in subsea system engineering, including structures, connections, hydraulic distribution, umbilical’s, jumpers, and system integration.
- Have proven subsea industry experience, with understanding of standards, specifications, and project execution.
- Have strong commercial and costing awareness, focused on reducing cost, schedule, resources, and project risks.
- Be proactive, accountable, and able to take ownership of technical work scopes and customer deliverables.
- Be an effective communicator (fluent English) with strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and leadership/influencing skills.
- Have strong technical problem-solving abilities, able to manage customer expectations and coordinate cross‑functional inputs.
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:
One of our core values as a business is collaboration and, as such, whilst flexible work options are available, we believe there is a great benefit of having our teams co-located in one of our many offices.
We are talent pooling for candidates in Aberdeen, Nailsea, London, Stavanger, Warsaw, Egypt and Vietnam.
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
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