Technician Electro-mechanical Principal
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026. Baker Hughes scores A on the Alion truth index.
Technician Electro-mechanical Principal
The Electromechanical Principal supports Drilling Services AMO as a senior hands-on technician with advanced electromechanical expertise and supporting technical leadership. The role requires strong troubleshooting capability, ownership of HSE and Quality, and a proactive mindset to raise improvement ideas that enhance safety, quality, delivery, cost, and operational performance.
Role Overview
This is a senior hands-on technical role primarily focused on directly performing complex manufacturing wiring, assembly, testing, troubleshooting and reliability activities for electro-mechanical drilling MWD/LWD tools. The role also provides technical guidance, coaches and mentors new technicians, supports development capability, and helps ensure work is executed safely, accurately, and in line with approved procedures.
Partner with Us:
- Perform complex electromechanical wiring, assembly, testing and troubleshooting, for Drilling Services MWD/LWD assets.
- Support technicians through technical guidance, work distribution, execution follow up, and quality checks while maintaining primary focus on hands-on execution.
- Coach and mentor new technicians to build technical capability, improve adherence to procedures, and strengthen HSE and Quality awareness.
- Promote a proactive Stop Work culture by identifying HSE, Quality, and process risks and ensuring proper escalation and follow up.
- Raise, support, and drive improvement ideas or projects that contribute to better safety, quality, delivery, cost, and operational efficiency.
- Support root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and corrective actions for complex technical or operational issues.
- Ensure accurate documentation, system updates, traceability records, and compliance with approved procedures and internal standards.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality and material teams to resolve issues and improve operational performance.
Fuel your passion!
To be successful in this role you will:
- Diploma, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in Electromechanical Technology, Engineering Technology, Electrical, Mechanical, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
- Minimum of 7+ years of relevant hands-on experience in electromechanical drilling tools, wiring, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, or repair operations.
- Demonstrated experience supporting technicians through coaching, mentoring, task coordination, and capability development while remaining actively involved in hands-on technical work.
- Proven track record of proactively raising Stop Work actions and addressing HSE, Quality and production operational risks.
- Strong record of raising or delivering improvement ideas, initiatives, or projects that contributed to Drilling Services performance in safety, quality, delivery, cost, or efficiency.
- Advanced troubleshooting capability with the ability to support root cause analysis and practical corrective actions.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to guide teams, coordinate with cross functional stakeholders, and ensure clear execution alignment.
- High level of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement mindset.
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.
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