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Get Access To All JobsAre you passionate about driving reliability excellence and reducing operational failures?
Do you enjoy applying engineering discipline, data analysis, and structured problem‑solving to improve system performance?
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Baker Hughes is a global energy technology leader delivering innovative solutions across the energy value chain. Our Artificial Lift Systems (ALS) and Reliability Engineering teams support customers by improving equipment performance, enhancing operational safety, and reducing failure recurrence through structured analysis and continuous improvement. We are committed to reliability, engineering rigor, and delivering high‑quality outcomes for our customers.
Fueling Your Passion
As a Services Professional – Reliability Engineering, you will play a key role in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating equipment performance issues across the artificial lift portfolio. You will partner closely with Engineering, Service Delivery, AMO, Supply Chain, and field operations to lead structured investigations, implement corrective and preventive actions, and drive product and service reliability improvements.
As a Services Professional – Reliability Engineering, you will be responsible for:
- Ensuring full compliance with the Manage the Job Cycle (MtJC) process for artificial lift RCFA activities.
- Leading and participating in incident investigations, reviewing planning, preparation, execution, and lifecycle conditions to determine true root causes.
- Conducting comprehensive Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) using 5 Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa, and structured cause mapping techniques.
- Developing accurate cause maps to illustrate causal pathways and support data‑driven corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Managing FRACAS processes across all DMAIC stages (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control).
- Facilitating or leading incident review boards and corrective action boards to ensure closure and accountability.
- Sharing lessons learned with field teams and supporting knowledge transfer across the reliability engineering community.
- Acting as a subject matter expert to Service Delivery, Engineering, and Supply Chain functions on reliability‑related topics.
- Supporting new product development with reliability input, engineering feedback, and deployment readiness assessments.
- Participating in engineering design reviews and contributing reliability insights to design improvements.
- Analyzing drive download data, downhole monitoring data, and field performance information to identify failure trends.
- Developing, tracking, and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) related to reliability performance.
- Supporting continuous improvement projects and special engineering initiatives as assigned.
- Facilitating structured incident investigations and ensuring timely implementation of CAPA actions.
- Collaborating cross‑functionally to enhance system reliability, product performance, and operational consistency.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
- Preferably have artificial lift (ESP) experience and a background in reliability engineering or artificial lift field operations.
- Demonstrate strong leadership, interpersonal, influencing, and planning skills.
- Be willing and able to support field operations, including on‑call availability during weekends when required.
- Have the ability to operate effectively within a global matrix organization.
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver technical presentations.
- Demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
- Be willing to travel to rig sites, customer facilities, training centers, and operational locations as needed.
Desired Characteristics
Extensive operational experience with ESP and other artificial lift technologies, with a strong focus on reliability and performance optimization.
Preferred prior experience such as Field Engineer/Specialist, Remote Operations, Applications Engineering, Product Development, AMO Engineering, or similar technical disciplines.
Strong analytical, applied engineering, and problem‑solving skills.
Advanced knowledge of Six Sigma, DMAIC processes, and business intelligence tools.
Ability to deliver technical presentations to customers, engineering teams, and leadership groups.
Experience mentoring, coaching, or supporting cross‑functional technical teams.
Ability to quickly learn and use engineering software tools related to reliability modeling, performance analysis, and system simulation.
Self‑motivated, structured, and capable of working independently while balancing multiple priorities.
Work in a Way That Works for You
This role involves collaboration with field, engineering, and operations teams. Work hours, travel, and on‑call schedules may vary based on operational and investigation requirements.
Working with Us
At Baker Hughes, our people drive our success. We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and safety‑focused environment that encourages continuous learning, innovation, and career growth.
Working for You
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well‑being and long‑term success, including:
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Financial and retirement programs
- Life insurance and disability benefits
- Additional voluntary benefits
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.
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Services Professional - Reliability Engineering
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.
Are you passionate about driving reliability excellence and reducing operational failures?
Do you enjoy applying engineering discipline, data analysis, and structured problem‑solving to improve system performance?
Partnering with the Best
Baker Hughes is a global energy technology leader delivering innovative solutions across the energy value chain. Our Artificial Lift Systems (ALS) and Reliability Engineering teams support customers by improving equipment performance, enhancing operational safety, and reducing failure recurrence through structured analysis and continuous improvement. We are committed to reliability, engineering rigor, and delivering high‑quality outcomes for our customers.
Fueling Your Passion
As a Services Professional – Reliability Engineering, you will play a key role in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating equipment performance issues across the artificial lift portfolio. You will partner closely with Engineering, Service Delivery, AMO, Supply Chain, and field operations to lead structured investigations, implement corrective and preventive actions, and drive product and service reliability improvements.
As a Services Professional – Reliability Engineering, you will be responsible for:
- Ensuring full compliance with the Manage the Job Cycle (MtJC) process for artificial lift RCFA activities.
- Leading and participating in incident investigations, reviewing planning, preparation, execution, and lifecycle conditions to determine true root causes.
- Conducting comprehensive Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) using 5 Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa, and structured cause mapping techniques.
- Developing accurate cause maps to illustrate causal pathways and support data‑driven corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Managing FRACAS processes across all DMAIC stages (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control).
- Facilitating or leading incident review boards and corrective action boards to ensure closure and accountability.
- Sharing lessons learned with field teams and supporting knowledge transfer across the reliability engineering community.
- Acting as a subject matter expert to Service Delivery, Engineering, and Supply Chain functions on reliability‑related topics.
- Supporting new product development with reliability input, engineering feedback, and deployment readiness assessments.
- Participating in engineering design reviews and contributing reliability insights to design improvements.
- Analyzing drive download data, downhole monitoring data, and field performance information to identify failure trends.
- Developing, tracking, and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) related to reliability performance.
- Supporting continuous improvement projects and special engineering initiatives as assigned.
- Facilitating structured incident investigations and ensuring timely implementation of CAPA actions.
- Collaborating cross‑functionally to enhance system reliability, product performance, and operational consistency.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
- Preferably have artificial lift (ESP) experience and a background in reliability engineering or artificial lift field operations.
- Demonstrate strong leadership, interpersonal, influencing, and planning skills.
- Be willing and able to support field operations, including on‑call availability during weekends when required.
- Have the ability to operate effectively within a global matrix organization.
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver technical presentations.
- Demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
- Be willing to travel to rig sites, customer facilities, training centers, and operational locations as needed.
Desired Characteristics
Extensive operational experience with ESP and other artificial lift technologies, with a strong focus on reliability and performance optimization.
Preferred prior experience such as Field Engineer/Specialist, Remote Operations, Applications Engineering, Product Development, AMO Engineering, or similar technical disciplines.
Strong analytical, applied engineering, and problem‑solving skills.
Advanced knowledge of Six Sigma, DMAIC processes, and business intelligence tools.
Ability to deliver technical presentations to customers, engineering teams, and leadership groups.
Experience mentoring, coaching, or supporting cross‑functional technical teams.
Ability to quickly learn and use engineering software tools related to reliability modeling, performance analysis, and system simulation.
Self‑motivated, structured, and capable of working independently while balancing multiple priorities.
Work in a Way That Works for You
This role involves collaboration with field, engineering, and operations teams. Work hours, travel, and on‑call schedules may vary based on operational and investigation requirements.
Working with Us
At Baker Hughes, our people drive our success. We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and safety‑focused environment that encourages continuous learning, innovation, and career growth.
Working for You
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well‑being and long‑term success, including:
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Financial and retirement programs
- Life insurance and disability benefits
- Additional voluntary benefits
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.
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Services Professional - Reliability Engineering
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.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Professional Services Engineer
Target software and SaaS companies explicitly
Professional Services roles exist almost exclusively at software companies, where sponsorship culture is strongest. Focus your search on SaaS and enterprise software employers, where technical client-facing roles are core to the business and OPT hiring is routine.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility upfront
Professional Services Engineer roles under CIP codes in computer science or engineering typically qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Confirm your degree field maps to an eligible CIP code before applying so you can communicate your full authorization timeline to recruiters confidently.
Emphasize both technical depth and communication skills
Hiring managers for these roles want engineers who can explain complex implementations to non-technical stakeholders. Highlight experience translating technical concepts clearly, whether through capstone projects, internships, or support roles, as this directly mirrors daily responsibilities.
Prepare to discuss your OPT timeline concisely
Recruiters may ask about your work authorization window early in the process. Know your exact OPT start and end dates, whether you qualify for STEM extension, and which visa types your employer would need to file next. A confident, clear answer removes friction.
Leverage implementation project experience
Technical project experience from coursework or internships, such as API integrations, software rollouts, or database configurations, maps directly to what Professional Services teams do. Frame these experiences in terms of customer outcomes and project timelines on your resume.
Research the employer's H-1B filing history before applying
Companies that have consistently filed H-1B petitions for Professional Services Engineers are far more likely to sponsor you after OPT ends. Checking a company's public LCA disclosure data gives you concrete evidence of their sponsorship track record before you invest in the process.
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Do Professional Services Engineer roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most Professional Services Engineer positions qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, provided your degree is in an eligible field such as computer science, information systems, or electrical engineering. The role itself must involve applying scientific or engineering principles directly. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before applying.
How do I find Professional Services Engineer jobs that sponsor OPT?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for OPT-friendly employers, making it the most efficient place to find Professional Services Engineer roles where companies are open to F-1 students. Look for employers in SaaS and enterprise software sectors, as these companies hire for these roles at scale and have established immigration processes.
What visa typically follows OPT for Professional Services Engineers?
The H-1B is the most common next step. Professional Services Engineer roles at software companies qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B requirements, since the position requires a degree in a specific technical field. Some multinational employers may also offer L-1 transfers if you work abroad first, though this is less common early in a career.
Can I work as a contractor or on a project basis during OPT as a Professional Services Engineer?
OPT requires that your employment be directly related to your degree field, but it does not require a traditional full-time permanent role. Contract and project-based work is permissible if it is paid and in your field. However, self-employment and unpaid arrangements carry significant compliance risk, so consult your DSO before accepting any non-standard arrangement.
What happens if my OPT expires before my employer files for H-1B?
If you have an approved STEM OPT extension, you have until March 31 of the cap year to remain in valid status even if your employer's H-1B petition is pending. Without a STEM extension, your authorization ends when OPT expires. Coordinating your employer's H-1B filing timeline well in advance of your OPT end date is critical to avoid a gap.
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