Robotics Engineer

Overview

Do you enjoy working with cutting‑edge technology? Would you like to help shape the future of our global energy? Join our Team!

Our Industrial & Energy Technology team turns innovative ideas into real industrial solutions. We develop robotics & automation technologies starting from early concepts, validate them through prototyping and testing, and drive their adoption into reliable, scalable industrial systems.

Within a multidisciplinary Innovation team, you will be engaged in research, development and validation of robotics solutions from medium Technology Readiness Level (TRL) to industrialization following our digital transformation roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to automation and robotics projects, supporting activities across different project phases and on different TRLs, including technical planning, coordination, and progress tracking.
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, service, and sourcing teams, gaining exposure to the full lifecycle of industrial solutions.
• Prepare technical documentation, presentations, and project updates to communicate progress and results.
• Identify and support process improvement and automation opportunities in industrial and laboratory environments.
• Contribute to the definition and evolution of automation and robotics roadmaps, aligned with business and technology needs.
• Collaborate with universities, research centers, and technology partners, contributing to innovation and early‑stage technology evaluation.
• Participate in technology scouting activities and support supplier and solution assessments.
• Support the definition of technical specifications and contribute to technical and economic evaluations.
• Take part in design reviews, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for industrialized solutions.
• Participate in Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) assessments during laboratory testing, piloting, and industrialization.
• Support laboratory activities, including equipment usage, maintenance coordination, and introduction of new tools and instruments.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering (Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation, Electronics, or related fields).
• Background, experience or exposure to automation, robotics, AI, or industrial systems, gained through academic projects, research, or professional experience.
• Interest in industrial robotics, automation systems, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional and multicultural teams.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Awareness of safety principles in laboratory or industrial environments.
• Motivation to grow technically, take increasing responsibility, and contribute to impactful projects.

Benefits & Working Flexibility

• Flexible working hours, supporting work‑life balance.
• Hybrid working, combining on‑site activities with remote work when possible.
• A role based in Florence, within a strong technical and innovation ecosystem.
• Onboarding and continuous learning opportunities.
• Technical growth and exposure to real industrial projects.
• Work‑life balance and wellbeing initiatives.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Life insurance, disability programs, and additional benefits.

About the Role

Grade: 10

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Engineer 1, Automation & Control, Disciplinary Engineering and Science

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.