Internal title: ASPIRE Associate – Sales & Commercial • Program starts in August
About the Program
ASPIRE is Baker Hughes' Emerging Talent development program, designed to accelerate the careers of recent graduates and entry-level professionals over two years. With a global footprint across 7 functional tracks, the Engineering & Technology track is built for highly motivated engineering talent with a passion for innovation, a drive for technical excellence, and a desire to grow leadership skills.
ASPIRE members complete four 6-month rotations (or two 6-month + one 1-year rotation) within the Engineering & Technology function. Rotations are determined by business segment needs, aligned with each member's career interests and performance, and include in-depth technical training plus hands-on experience with relevant technologies — including direct customer contact. Graduates emerge with the technical foundation to make ongoing, innovative contributions to Baker Hughes' future and the energy transition.
Responsibilities
- Participate in structured career development activities with active coaching and mentoring
- Complete formal training in engineering and technology courses essential to Baker Hughes engineers and relevant to ASPIRE and the business
- Network globally and cross-functionally; lead program initiatives or projects with peers; engage with global business leaders
- Solve critical business challenges through cross-functional, mission-based teams
- Participate in international experiences and assignments
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Electrical, Electronics, Control, Chemical, Energy, or a related engineering discipline — or equivalent knowledge/experience (up to 3 years max)
- Demonstrated academic excellence
- Internship experience in a technical area (engineering preferred) or equivalent
- Passion for engineering with a strong technical attitude and analytical problem-solving approach
- Geographic mobility (locations may vary)
- Fluent in English (written and oral)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Legally entitled to work in the country of application without company sponsorship
Desired Characteristics
Effective written and oral communication, integrity, critical thinking and analytical skills, agility/flexibility, a continuous learning mindset, a strong "say-do" ratio, teamwork and collaboration, leadership potential, drive for results, and initiative.
Flexible Working
Baker Hughes offers flexible working patterns tailored to the individual, with potential for remote work depending on rotation assignment, plus a Smart Working option.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave plus a wellbeing spending allowance
- Life assurance and income protection
- Private medical cover
- Defined contributory savings plan
- Additional elected benefits