Baker Hughes

Industrial & Energy Technology

TestBenchLeader

Florence, Italy FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Test Bench Leader at Baker Hughes. Skills: Test bench leadership, Prototype testing ownership, HSE and quality management, Cross-functional team coordination. Leading test bench activities. Contributing to test-solution design”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver robust validation campaigns; Accelerate technology readiness; Strengthen Baker Hughes’ testing excellence

Industry & Context.

Industrial & Energy Technology
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills; NCR/RCA/CA management; Investigations

Eligibility Requirements

Flexibility to work abroad when required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience in testing environments), Solid experience in turbomachinery testing and validation technologies, Expertise in HSE practices, with the ability to act as test-bench safety reference, Proven leadership experience in test bench or similar experimental environments, Good understanding of machining and assembly methods combined with IET product knowledge, Communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, Flexibility to work abroad when required

Nice to Have

Six Sigma Green Belt

What You'll Do.

Leading test bench activities

Contributing to test-solution design

Ensuring readiness for prototype installation and testing

Developing work instructions

Supporting design and erection phases

Coordinating test bench erection

and full equipment validation

Owning quality and HSE activities

Conducting audits and investigations

Managing preventive and corrective maintenance

Driving continuous-improvement initiatives

Driving standardization and digitalization

and metrology processes

Maintaining test-bench databases

Managing contractor activities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Working closely with design teams, innovation labs, partner suppliers, universities, and external research institutions; Coordinating multidisciplinary teams; Collaborating with Prototyping & Testing technical leaders

Communication Scope

Communication skills

Process & Methodology

Managing contractors, Standardizing processes

Full Job Description

### **Are you ready to lead advanced test bench activities for next‑generation industrial energy technologies?** ### **Are you able to own safety, quality, and execution across complex prototype validation campaigns?** # **Partner with the best** Prototyping and Testing within Baker Hughes’ Industrial & Energy Technology (IET) organization plays a critical role in validating new technologies and ensuring products meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance. As part of the Technology Testing Lab (TTL), the Test Bench Leader acts as the focal point for internal test benches—working closely with design teams, innovation labs, partner suppliers, universities, and external research institutions to deliver robust validation campaigns. This role is central to translating innovation into proven, industrialized solutions. # **Fuel your passion** As a Test Bench Leader, you will take full ownership of prototype testing and test bench activities, from early design involvement through installation, commissioning, and validation. You will be the HSE and quality reference for the test bench, ensuring compliance with IET standards while driving continuous improvement. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage contractors, and standardize processes—playing a pivotal role in accelerating technology readiness and strengthening Baker Hughes’ testing excellence across global locations. # **As a Test Bench Leader, you will be responsible for:** * Leading test bench activities by contributing to test‑solution design from early specification through all design phases (CDR, DDR, RFR). * Ensuring readiness for prototype installation and testing by developing work instructions and securing tools, instrumentation, and resources on time. * Supporting design and erection phases to guarantee compliance with applicable HSE standards and IET best practices. * Coordinating test bench erection, commissioning, and full equipment validation in close collaboration with

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