Applications Engineer

Baker Hughes; Georgia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking an Applications Engineer to support the North America Land Drill Bits organization with technical insights, applications analysis, and product recommendations that drive performance and revenue. You will collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Technology teams to optimize bit selection, support field execution, and participate in new product development.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 4+ years of drilling-related field experience, plus strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• 4+ years of technical field experience, preferably in drilling or drill bits.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyze and resolve technical problems in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to document, plan, and execute technical programs effectively.
• Strong customer focus and the ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Partner with field operations and sales to deliver technical value and performance insights to customers
• Provide post-sales technical support, including performance reviews, run analysis, and customer troubleshooting
• Conduct detailed applications analysis to optimize bit selection and drilling performance
• Approve drill bit repairs and ensure compliance with technical standards
• Collaborate with Technology teams to support new product development, testing, and launch activities
• Document and communicate technical findings to internal stakeholders and customers
• Support field operations with technical recommendations and best practices
• Promote strong customer relationships through professional communication and service quality

Skills

Technical field experience

Customer facing

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Documentation

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Applications Engineer

Do you want to help customers drill faster, safer, and more efficiently?

Are you looking for a role where you can combine technical expertise with customer facing impact?

Partnering with the best

As an Applications Engineer, you will support the North America Land Drill 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 to optimize bit 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.

Fueling your passion

As an Applications Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Partnering with field operations and sales to deliver technical value and performance insights to customers
• Providing post-sales technical support, including performance reviews, run analysis, and customer troubleshooting
• Conducting detailed applications analysis to optimize bit 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 bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
• Have 4+ years of technical field experience, preferably in drilling or drill bits
• Have demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Have the ability to analyze and resolve technical problems in fast-paced environments
• Have the ability to document, plan, and execute technical programs effectively
• Have strong customer focus and the ability to influence stakeholders

Work in a way that works for you

• 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 as required)
• Willingness to provide on-call troubleshooting and technical support for field personnel and sales teams (after hours)
• Ability to travel to for customers interactions, technical training, and internal meetings ( up to 10%)

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are stronger when our people are developed, engaged, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We invest in wellbeing, capability development, and leadership growth across all levels.

Working for you

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 change with a package that reflects how much we value their input.

What 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
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.

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 here, 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