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Lead Control System Engineer (M/F/D).

Robotics & Industrial Automation Full-Time

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  • The Role:This role is for a lead engineer designing control systems for gas turbine driven compressor and generator applications in the energy technology sector.
  • The Person:The person will define gas turbine control system architecture and control philosophy, verify functional safety requirements, and coordinate detailed control hardware and software design with specialists, suppliers, and customers.
  • Requirements:The ideal candidate is proficient in control system design, related development tools, industry codes and standards, PLC architectures, computer networks, and industrial safety principles.

About the role

Are you passionate about being part of a successful team?

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an industry leader in Energy Technology?

Join our team!

Our Industry & Energy Technology (IET) team provides industry-leading products and services that optimize the extraction, production, and processing of energy. We help a diverse range of customers across the value chain to reduce operating costs and improve productivity. Our team plays an integral role by helping the business plan for the future.

You will be responsible for the Control System design for Gas Turbine driven Compressor and Generator applications. You will have the opportunity to introduce new technology to enhance company profitability and productivity. You will be responsible for maintaining and incorporating new cost-effective solutions for design.
 

As a Control System Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Defining Gas Turbine Control Systems architecture based on projects requirements and the application of International Standards (e.g. ATEX, CSA, NEC/NEMA, IECex)
  • Defining the Gas Turbine Package Control philosophy, based on internal standard and tailored for specific Customer needs
  • Defining and verifying functional safety requirements of Control System architecture based on internal and international standards (IEC61508 and IEC61511)
  • Collaborating the detailed control hardware and software design, by interacting with other engineering specialists, suppliers, Customers.
  • Optimizing and simplifying the internal standard solutions and design tools, promoting, and developing new ideas

Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role you will:

  • Have BSc. or MSc. of Science in Control, Electrical, Electronic, Industrial, Management or Computer Science Engineering.
  • Be proficient in Control System design and related development tools; knowledge of industry codes and standards.
  • Be familiar with PLC architectures, computer networks, industrial Safety principles
  • Have developed interpersonal and communication skills; able to influence and motivate others
  • Be able and willing to travel worldwide up to 10% of the time for customer meetings and/or site/test bed support.
  • Be fluent in spoken and written English.

 

Desired Requirements:

  • Have a proven working experience in an engineering position for Control design.
  • Meaningful prior experience in an Energy Transition related business or industry

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

The initial pay range for this position will be EUR 43,600 To 70,000.

The provisions of Contratto Collettivo Industria Metalmeccanica e della installazione di impianti will be applied to this position. Section VI – Titolo IV of that collective bargaining agreement relates to pay.

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Lead Engineer, Automation & Control, Product Design and Engineering

Published September 23, 2026
Location Florence, Italy
Job Type Full-Time