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Welding and Material Science Engineer (MFD)

Baker Hughes


Job Location:

Massa - Italy

Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 19 August 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 16 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Would you like to be part of our IET business

Do you enjoy being part of a successful team


Join our Engineering Team!

Our Industrial & Engineering Technology team provides industry-leading products and services that promote the energy transition improving the extraction production and processing of energy. We help a diverse range of customers across the value chain to reduce environmental impact and improve productivity. We design and innovate centrifugal axial reciprocating compressor and turboexpander products for our global customers. We adopt cutting-edge technology and continuous innovation to deal with new challenges such as Hydrogen production liquefaction and transport Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage Energy Production from super-critical CO2.

Partner with the best

Innovation Engineering develops leading edge technologies to enhance the competitiveness of our products and to support the new products introduction. The Welding and NDE team within the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Organization is accountable for New Technology Development through planning and preparation activities combining practical welding work with higher-level technical duties including final industrialization on shop plants.

As a Welding & Material Science Engineer you will be responsible for:

  • Developing welding/brazing heat treatment techniques procedures and application of welding equipment to problems involving fabrication of metals utilizing knowledge of production specifications properties and characteristics of metals and metal alloys and engineering principles.

  • Conducting research and development investigations to develop and test new fabrication processes and procedures improve existing or develop new welding equipment develop new or modify current welding methods techniques and procedures discover new patterns of material and welding phenomena or to correlate and substantiate hypotheses.

  • Developing FEM analysis on welding and thermal processes using most advanced simulation software.

  • Preparing technical reports as result of research and development and preventive maintenance investigations.

  • Establishing welding/brazing procedures to guide production and welding personnel relating to specification restrictions material processes pre- and post-heating requirements which involve use of complex alloys unusual fabrication methods welding of critical joints and complex post heating requirements.

  • Directing and coordinating technical personnel in performing inspections to ensure workers compliance with established welding/brazing/thermal processes procedures restrictions and standards.

  • Contacting personnel of other agencies engineering personnel customers or suppliers to exchange ideas information or offer technical advice concerning technical matters.

  • Performing experimental welding to evaluate new equipment techniques and materials.

Fuel Your Passion:

To be successful in this role you will:

  • Have material science and/or welding engineering experience or background

  • Have Masters Degree in Mechanical Material Science or Metallurgical Engineering from accredited University

  • Demonstrate ability to lead programs/projects.

  • Have good oral and written communication skills (English and Italian).

  • Have good interpersonal and leadership skills.

  • Have effective problem identification and solution skills.

  • Demonstrate initiative to stay abreast of technology advancements.

  • Demonstrate success in a cross-functional team environment.

  • Having International Welding Engineer/Technologist certification would be seen as an asset.

  • Having a PhD in Material Science with specific focus/experience in Ni-based Alloys processing will be considered as a plus.

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 this role we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

  • Working flexible hours - flexing the times you work in the day

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 31.49400 - 51.00000.
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: Engineer 2 Manufacturing & Quality Research and Technology Development

Required Experience:

IC


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Baker Hughes (NYSE: BKR) is an energy technology company that provides solutions for energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and with operations in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it sa ... View more

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