Application Engineer - Drill Bits

Baker Hughes; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes in Mumbai seeks an Application Engineer for Drill Bits to provide technical and application support to customers and internal teams. You will analyze field data, run engineering studies, and help specify drill-bit solutions that improve performance and economics.

Fresh engineering graduate or 1–2 years’ experience, with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, will thrive. Willingness to travel to rig sites and work with cross-functional teams is required.

Qualifications

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college.
• Fresh graduate or 1–2 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
• Able to prepare clear technical information for customers and internal discussions.
• Interest in the drill-bit industry and a willingness to develop knowledge of its products, technologies, markets, competitors, and customers.
• Fluent in English and Hindi, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical support for drill-bit products and applications.
• Supporting the implementation of product strategies, engineering standards, and best practices across the assigned market and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
• Working with the sales team to develop account strategies, identify opportunities, and support profitable growth.
• Preparing drill-bit proposals, application engineering studies, design recommendations, drilling-parameter guidance, and vibration-mitigation recommendations.
• Analyzing drilling data and product performance to identify opportunities for performance improvement.
• Collaborating with customers and Baker Hughes design engineers to adapt existing products or develop new designs for specific applications.
• Investigating unusual or unsatisfactory product performance, identifying root causes, and recommending preventive and corrective actions.
• Supporting field activities and visiting rig sites when required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Technical communication

English

Hindi

Independent work

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Application Engineer - Drill Bits

Would you like to help customers improve drilling performance and economics through innovative drill-bit solutions

Are you an engineering graduate ready to start or grow your career in application engineering

Partner with the best

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company. We provide innovative solutions that make energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient across the energy value chain. Operating in more than 120 countries, we combine deep industry expertise with advanced engineering and digital technologies to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization. With more than a century of experience, we partner with customers across oil and gas, industrial, and emerging energy markets to help advance a more sustainable energy future.

Fuel your passion

As an Application Engineer for Drill Bits, you will provide technical and application support to customers and internal teams. You will use engineering analysis, field data, and collaborative problem-solving to recommend drill-bit solutions, improve drilling performance, and support business growth. This role is suitable for a fresh engineering graduate or an early-career professional who is eager to learn and develop within the drill-bit industry.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Providing technical support for drill-bit products and applications
• Supporting the implementation of product strategies, engineering standards, and best practices across the assigned market and the wider Asia-Pacific region
• Working with the sales team to develop account strategies, identify opportunities, and support profitable growth
• Preparing drill-bit proposals, application engineering studies, design recommendations, drilling-parameter guidance, and vibration-mitigation recommendations
• Analyzing drilling data and product performance to identify opportunities for performance improvement
• Collaborating with customers and Baker Hughes design engineers to adapt existing products or develop new designs for specific applications
• Investigating unusual or unsatisfactory product performance, identifying root causes, and recommending preventive and corrective actions
• Supporting field activities and visiting rig sites when required

• Hold a bachelor s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university
• Be a fresh engineering graduate or have one to two years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills
• Be able to prepare clear technical information and confidently support customer and internal discussions
• Have an interest in the drill-bit industry and a willingness to develop knowledge of its products, technologies, markets, competitors, and customers
• Be fluent in spoken and written and English Hindi
• Be able to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional and multicultural teams
• Be willing to travel to customer locations and rig sites when required

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that people perform at their best in different ways. In this role, we can offer the following working arrangements:

• A standard five-day working schedule, with occasional field trips to rig sites
• Hybrid working, subject to business needs and manager approval

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We are at our best when our people are developed, engaged, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, develop and reward talent, and build leaders at every level so that we can bring out the best in one another.

Working for you

Our innovations have transformed the energy industry for more than a century. To continue progressing, we must keep pushing boundaries. We reward people who embrace change and contribute to our success with a package that reflects how much we value their contribution. When you join us, you can expect:

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and well-being activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Services Professional - Applications Engineering