Lead Engineer, Product Design and Engineering - Mechanical; d​/f​/m

Lead Engineer, Product Design and Engineering – Mechanical (d/f/m)

Do you want to work at the intersection of precision mechanical design, robotics, and advanced camera systems?

Are you motivated by turning engineering concepts into reliable, production‑ready products?

Baker Hughes stands as a leading global energy‑technology company, delivering innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the entire value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, the company blends deep industrial expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With over a century of heritage, Baker Hughes partners with customers in oil and gas, industrial sectors, and emerging energy markets to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable energy future.

Waygate Technologies Robotics delivers products with industrial‑grade reliability and robustness that meet high quality standards. Our robotic and automation technology enables plant and equipment operators to plan and execute inspection of critical assets outages more precisely and efficiently and thereby reduce downtime. Our portfolio ranges from modern, automated cameras for visual inspection to robotic tools automating visual inspections.

Lead Engineer, Product Design and Engineering – Mechanical plays a key role in the development of advanced camera and robotics systems, contributing to the full product lifecycle from concept through production. This role applies sound mechanical engineering principles to deliver high‑quality, reliable mechatronic products that meet business, technical, and regulatory requirements. Working within interdisciplinary teams, the engineer supports innovation, prototyping, testing, and production readiness of new solutions.

• Executing the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
• Mechanical design and product development of camera systems and robotics systems.
• Testing and verification of prototypes.
• Sourcing of prototype parts from suppliers.
• Preparation of production/assembly documentation and drawings.
• Design of production tools to help assembly of new products and help with testing.

• Hold bachelor’s degree from an accredited university, college, or technical school in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with hands‑on experience in mechanical engineering or technology roles.
• Have proven experience using Solid Works or similar 3D CAD tools for mechanical design, modeling, and technical documentation.
• Have hands‑on experience working with mechatronic assemblies, including the integration of mechanical components, electronics, and cabling.
• Have previous product design and development experience, ideally covering prototype build, testing, and transition to production.
• Bring exposure to simulation or analysis tools, which is considered an advantage.
• Have a proactive, hands‑on team player with strong oral and written communication skills in both German and English, comfortable working in interdisciplinary environments.

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 our Zürich office which is easily reachable with public transport, thus an office presence 3 days per week is required.

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.

• Modern work‑life balance programs and wellbeing initiatives
• Sick‑pay insurance coverage (KTG)
• Complimentary accident insurance (UVGZ)
• A range of global employee benefit
• Defined contribution pension plan

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