Baker Hughes

Drill Bits Application Engineer

Baker Hughes$90K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution
  • 4+ years of technical field experience in drilling or drill bits
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
  • Proven ability to analyze and resolve technical problems in fast-paced environments
  • Experience leading cross-functional programs or projects
  • Effective documentation, planning, and execution of technical programs
  • Strong customer focus with the ability to influence stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Partner with field operations and sales to provide technical value to customers
  • Deliver post-sale technical support, including performance reviews and troubleshooting
  • Conduct applications analysis for optimal bit selection and drilling performance
  • Approve drill bit repairs in compliance with technical standards
  • Collaborate with technology teams on new product development and testing
  • Document and communicate technical findings to stakeholders and customers
  • Support field operations with recommendations and best practices

Benefits

  • Contemporary work-life balance policies
  • Comprehensive private medical care options
  • Life insurance and disability program safety net
  • Tailored financial programs
  • Additional elected or voluntary benefits
Full Job Description
Do you want to help customers drill faster, safer, and more efficiently? Are you looking for a role where you can combine technicalexpertisewithcustomerfacingimpact? As anApplication Engineer, you will support the North AmericaOffshoreDrill Bits organization by delivering technical insights, applications analysis, and product recommendations that drive performance and revenue. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, and Technology teams tooptimizebit selection, support field execution, and contribute to new product development. You will also provide repair approvals and technical support to ensure service quality and customer satisfaction. As anApplication Engineer, you willbe responsible for: Partnering with field operations and sales to deliver technical value and performance insights to customers Providingpostsalestechnical support, including performance reviews,runanalysis, and customer troubleshooting Conducting detailed applications analysis tooptimizebit selection and drilling performance Approving drill bit repairs and ensuring compliance with technical standards Collaborating with Technology teams to support new product development, testing, and launch activities Documenting and communicating technical findings to internal stakeholders and customers Supporting field operations with technical recommendations and best practices Promoting strong customer relationships through professional communication and service quality To be successful in this role you will: Have a bachelors degree in engineering from an accredited university or college Bring 4+ years of technical field experience, preferably in drilling or drill bits Demonstratestrong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills Be able to show the ability to analyze and resolve technical problems infastpacedenvironments Have experience leading programs or projects withcrossfunctionalteams Be able to document, plan, and execute technical programs effectively Bring strong customer focus and the ability to influence stakeholders We recognize that everyone is different and that the way people want to work varies. In this role, we can offer the following working pattern: Monday Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM (with field or customer visits asrequired) Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know wemustpush the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect: Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities Comprehensive private medical care options Safety net of life insurance and disability programs Tailored financial programs Additionalelected or voluntary benefits You will be eligible toparticipatein Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans. This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible foradditionalforms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies. You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans. This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found , and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies. The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Services Senior Specialist - Applications Engineering

About Baker Hughes

Baker Hughes is an energy technology company that provides solutions for energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

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Baker Hughes is committed to the professional growth of its employees. Whether through leadership development programs, diversity training, or hands-on internship experiences, we ensure that every team member receives the support and opportunities necessary to realize their full potential. Our commitment to professional development is reflected in our robust training programs and accessible leadership, geared towards nurturing skills that pave the way for substantial career advancement.

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Learn more about Baker Hughes
Size
67,000 employees
Market Cap
$28.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$9.9 billion
Founded
1972
5 Year Trend
+15.8%
Revenue
$20.7 billion
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