Applications Engineer

Baker Hughes Company; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Professional development

Retirement programs

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking an Applications Engineer in California to support ESP design, field installations, troubleshooting, and lifecycle engineering for artificial lift systems.

You will collaborate with Service Delivery, Sales, and field teams, perform system sizing, analyses, risk mitigation, and document calculations while supporting on‑call needs. The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on delivering reliable, high‑performing ESP solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
• Experience or strong interest in ESP/artificial lift systems.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, influencing, and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Design ESP systems and conduct offset well analyses and engineering modeling.
• Provide on‑demand technical support for ESP installations, start‑ups, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Document calculations, simulations, and design changes across ESP lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Service Delivery, Sales, and field teams to meet customer objectives and constraints.
• Identify opportunities for ESP equipment or system improvements and support incident resolution.

Skills

Artificial Lift ESP

Wellbore hydraulics

Production engineering

Leadership

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics

Tools

ESP design software

Job description

Applications Engineer

Are you passionate about artificial lift technology and engineering excellence? Do you enjoy designing ESP systems, supporting field operations, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable production outcomes? Join our Team

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology leader delivering advanced solutions across the energy value chain. Our Artificial Lift Systems (ALS) team supports customers by designing, deploying, and optimizing ESP applications that enhance well performance, reliability, and safety. We are committed to operational excellence, innovation, and customer success. Partner with the Best

As a Services Specialist – ALS Applications Engineering

you will serve as a key technical contributor supporting ESP (Electric Submersible Pump) applications. You will work closely with Service Delivery, Sales, and field teams to design ESP systems, support installations, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safe, compliant, and high‑performing artificial lift operations throughout the job lifecycle.

• Ensuring compliance with the Manage the Job Cycle (MtJC) process for ESP artificial lift applications.
• Partnering with Service Delivery Coordinators and Sales to understand customer production objectives, system constraints, and commercial terms.
• Performing ESP system design, offset well analysis, and engineering modeling calculations, including identification of operational risks and hazards.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to evaluate well conditions, fluid properties, power availability, and mechanical constraints impacting ESP selection.
• Designing ESP job programs, including pump sizing, motor loading, cable selection, risk mitigation steps, and contingency planning.
• Communicating risks related to meeting customer ESP performance requirements through established processes.
• Accurately documenting engineering calculations, simulations, modeling results, and design changes across the ESP lifecycle.
• Providing on‑demand technical support for ESP installations, start‑ups, troubleshooting, and system optimization.
• Comparing job‑as‑planned versus job‑as‑executed outcomes, capturing lessons learned, and developing improvement recommendations.
• Supporting field incident resolution related to ALS/ESP equipment and participating in incident investigations.
• Ensuring timely incident management and corrective actions to support customer satisfaction and cash collection.
• Identifying opportunities for ESP equipment or system improvements, particularly related to recurring failures or performance gaps.
• Providing ESP technical support to Sales, including system recommendations, equipment selection, and customer presentations.
• Completing product‑line‑specific tasks for the Artificial Lift (ESP) portfolio.
• Supporting special projects related to artificial lift engineering and product development, as assigned.

Fuel Your Passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
• Have experience or a strong interest in Artificial Lift (ESP) systems, wellbore hydraulics, or production engineering.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, interpersonal, influencing, and planning skills.
• Be available to be on call after hours as required by field operations.
• Have the ability to operate effectively within a global matrix organization.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver technical presentations.
• Have strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Be willing to travel to rig sites, customer locations, training, and operational facilities as required.

Desired Characteristics

• Significant operational experience with ESP and other artificial lift technologies.
• Comfort presenting to technical audiences, including customers and peers.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or supporting cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to learn and use engineering software tools related to ESP design and system modeling.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple technical priorities.

Reporting Line

This role reports to the Service Delivery Technical Manager.

Work in a way that works for you

This is a technical, field‑support‑oriented role. Work schedules may vary based on operational needs, including field support, after‑hours availability, and travel requirements.

Working with Us

At Baker Hughes, our people are central to our success. We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and safety‑focused environment that supports continuous learning, innovation, and career growth.

Working for You

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well‑being and long‑term success, including:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Financial and retirement programs
• Life insurance and disability benefits
• Additional voluntary benefits

This position requires current work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to provide or continue work authorization sponsorship for this role.

The annual pay scale for this position is between $88,490.00 - $164,250.00.

Candidates for this role (office-based/ hybrid/ remote) must be located in or near the locations displayed above.

You will have access to the company's 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 for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

Baker Hughes will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories, including candidates with arrests or convictions records, in a manner consistent with the law according to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

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

At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry‑leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient.

We believe we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.