Emerging Talent: ASPIRE – Engineering and Technology (Italy) 2026 Opportunities

Would you like develop innovative technology?

Do you enjoy networking with a wide range of people?

Join our Engineering and Technology team

ASPIRE, our Emerging Talent development program, focuses on accelerating the careers of recent graduates and entry-level professionals over a two-year period. The program starts in August and has a global footprint with 7 independent functional tracks. The Aspire Engineering & Technology track is for emerging talent, highly motivated engineering talent—people with a passion for technology and innovation, a drive to deliver technical excellence and develop their leadership skills.

Take your career to the next level

ASPIRE members complete four 6-months or two six months + 1 year rotations inside Engineering & Technology function: rotations are determined by the hiring business segment, in alignment with the ASPIRE member’s career interest and performance. All rotations include in-depth technical training within the function and meaningful working experience on the most relevant technologies and being in contact with Customers as well.

The Aspire Engineering & Technology track is for highly motivated engineering talent—people with a passion for technology and innovation, a drive to deliver technical excellence and develop their technical and soft skills through training and a variety of business-critical assignments. The program is designed to accelerate participants' professional development through intense technical training and a variety of business-critical assignments. 

Program graduates have the technical foundation to make innovative contributions proactively and continually to BH's future and to Energy transition challenge.

As part of our Emerging Talent Program, you will be responsible for:

• Participating in intentional and structured career development activities and receiving active coaching and mentoring
• Completing formal training in engineering and technology courses essential to the Baker Hughes Engineers and relevant for ASPIRE and the business
• Networking globally and cross-functionally, leading program initiatives or projects with peers, interacting with global business leaders cross-functionally
• Solving critical business challenges through cross-functional, mission-based teams
• Participating in international experiences and assignments  

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Master’s degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Electrical, Electronics, Control, Chemical, Energy, or achieve the above Master’s degree in related Engineering Disciplines, or have equivalent knowledge or up to 3 years work experience maximum
• Demonstrated Academic excellence
• Internship in any of the technical areas (Engineering preferred) or related equivalent experience
• Passion for engineering with strong technical attitude and an analytical approach to problem solving
• Geographically mobile (locations may vary)
• Fluent in English (oral and written)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Be legally entitled to work within the country in which you are applying without company sponsorship.

As desired characteristics you will demonstrate effective written and oral communication, integrity, critical thinking/analytical skills, agility/flexibility, a continuous learning mindset, a high “say-do” ratio (execute on your commitments), teamwork and collaboration, strong interpersonal and leadership skills, drive for results, and initiative.

Location: Florence, Italy 

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. In this role, we can confidently offer flexible working patterns.

For us flexibility works both ways, depending on your assignment rotation there may be occasions where you will be able to work remotely. Smart Working option available.

Working with us

Working at Baker Hughes means being at the forefront of the energy transition. Our people are diverse, ambitious and collaborative. Were on a mission to redefine the energy sector by unlocking the power of engineering, data and science.

The Good Stuff

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 challenge with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Generous annual leave and money to spend on wellbeing activities
• Life assurance and income protection
• Private medical cover
• A defined contributory savings plan
• Additional elected benefits

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: ASPIRE Associate - Sales & Commercial