Baker Hughes

Electrical Technician

GB-SO-NAILSEA-2 HIGH STREET Full time

Electrical Technician

Are you passionate about testing and assembling electrical and electro‑mechanical systems?

Would you like to contribute to delivering safe, reliable products from a shop‑floor environment?

Join our team

Baker Hughes is a global energy‑technology company operating in more than 120 countries. We deliver innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our manufacturing and shop‑floor teams play a vital role in ensuring high‑quality, reliable products are delivered to the business in a cost‑effective and efficient manner, without harm to people or the environment.

Partner with the best

As an Electrical Technician, you will perform electro‑mechanical testing and assembly activities within a plant or shop‑floor environment. You will support the configuration, preparation, maintenance, and use of test stations and equipment, troubleshoot complex assemblies, and ensure all work is completed safely, accurately, and in line with formal procedures and competency requirements.

As an Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for:

  • Troubleshooting, assembling, disassembling, testing, and visually inspecting electrical and electro‑mechanical assemblies.

  • Performing electro‑mechanical testing and final assembly on equipment.

  • Assisting with configuring, preparing, maintaining, and utilizing test stations and test equipment.

  • Performing tests in accordance with instructions and documentation.

  • Conducting light assembly of electronic components, wiring harnesses, connectors, mechanical assemblies, sensors, and PCBAs.

  • Performing heat tests, final assembly, sensor assembly, and PCBA installation as required.

  • Identifying and clearly communicating technical problems using logical troubleshooting techniques.

  • Using test instruments such as multimeters, meg/ohmmeters, hi‑pot testers, oscilloscopes, and other diagnostic equipment.

  • Reading and interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams, assembly prints, electronic schematics, and parts lists.

  • Following formal procedures, maintenance practices, and the competency management program.

  • Performing complex and difficult tests with minimal instruction or documentation.

  • Preparing basic documentation and supporting prototype assembly work.

  • Working under administrative supervision while maintaining required competency assessments.

Fuel your passion
 

To be successful in this role, you will:

  • Hold a High School Diploma or equivalent.

  • Preferably have an AA degree or military training in electronics or a related field.

  • Bring 3+ years of experience as an electronic or electro‑mechanical technician.

  • Have working knowledge of electro‑mechanical components.

  • Possess general knowledge of digital and analog circuit theory.

  • Demonstrate advanced skills in soldering and electro‑mechanical assembly.

  • Be able to perform component‑level troubleshooting.

  • Have advanced computer skills and proficiency with diagnostic instruments.

  • Be able to achieve and maintain required competency assessments.

Work in a way that works for you
 

This is a full‑time plant or shop‑floor role, supporting manufacturing, testing, and assembly operations. Work involves hands‑on technical activities in a controlled production environment.

Working with us
 

At Baker Hughes, safety, quality, and teamwork are at the core of everything we do. We foster an environment where technicians are empowered to develop their skills, follow robust processes, and deliver high‑quality outcomes that support business and customer needs.

Working for you
 

We offer a competitive benefits package aligned with local market standards, including:

  • Work–life balance and wellbeing programs

  • Comprehensive private medical care

  • Life insurance and disability coverage

  • Competitive financial programs

  • Additional voluntary or elective benefits

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Tech - Electronic II