Applications Engineer - Drilling Services

bakerhughes; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking an Applications Engineer in Drilling Services to serve as the technical authority for planning, designing, and improving drilling and well construction solutions. You will work with Service Delivery, Sales, and Product teams to deliver safe and compliant field operations, mentoring colleagues and driving continuous improvement.

You will develop fit-for-purpose plans, perform engineering analyses, and provide real-time support during operations, while contributing to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science/engineering/tech/maths required.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Willingness to travel to rig sites and customer facilities.
• Ability to be on call outside normal hours.
• Experience working in a global matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and execution of drilling and well construction solutions across the full Job Cycle.
• Develop fit-for-purpose well plans, BHAs, drilling programs, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide real-time technical support during operations and support decision-making.
• Mentor engineers and support knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and Baker Hughes standards.
• Contribute to tender input, customer reviews, and product recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Travel

On-call

Global teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics

Job description

Join our Team.

Our oilfield technology and services help you operate efficiently and predictably. Ensuring that projects are executed right the first time and assets consistently perform at peak productivity. Our portfolio is enriched by digitalization, artificial intelligence and automation capabilities that enable remote operations, reduce risk, and drive decarbonization efforts.

Partner with the best

The Applications Engineer is the technical authority responsible for planning, designing, executing, and continuously improving drilling and well construction solutions. The role ensures flawless service delivery through pre-job engineering, operational support, risk management, job execution, and post-job performance analysis. Working closely with Service Delivery Coordinators, Sales, Technical Support, Product Line Engineering, and customers, the Applications Engineer develops technically sound and commercially optimized solutions while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. As a senior engineering professional, the role also provides technical leadership, mentors personnel, drives process improvements, supports technology deployment, and contributes to business growth.

As Drilling Applications Engineer - Drilling Services, you will be responsible for:

• Lead the planning, design, execution, evaluation, and continuous improvement of drilling and well construction solutions across the full Manage the Job Cycle (MtJC).
• Develop fit-for-purpose well plans, BHAs, drilling programs, risk mitigation strategies, and contingency plans aligned with customer objectives.
• Perform engineering analyses including torque and drag, hydraulics, ECD, vibration studies, and offset well reviews to optimize operational performance and reduce risk.
• Serve as the technical authority and subject matter expert (SME) for assigned technologies, applications, and complex drilling environments.
• Provide real-time technical support during operations, including troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and operational decision‑making.
• Collaborate with Service Delivery Coordinators, Sales teams, Product Lines, and customers to ensure technical, operational, and commercial requirements are fully understood and addressed.
• Identify technical and operational risks, assess application hazards, and implement effective mitigation measures to ensure safe and reliable execution.
• Lead technical reviews, approve engineering designs, and support peer reviews for complex applications and projects.
• Manage and support field incident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and Management of Change (MOC) processes.
• Analyze job performance by comparing planned versus executed results, capturing lessons learned, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support technology deployment, digitalization, standardization, and operational excellence programs to enhance service delivery and customer value.
• Provide technical input for tenders, sales opportunities, customer reviews, and product application recommendations.
• Mentor and develop engineering personnel, fostering competency growth, technical excellence, and knowledge sharing across the organization.
• Support strategic initiatives, business growth, and the commercialization of new technologies and services.
• Ensure compliance with Baker Hughes processes, engineering standards, safety requirements, quality expectations, and regulatory obligations.

Fuel your passion.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
• Have excellent leadership and interpersonal, influencing and planning skills.
• Have the ability to be on call outside of normal business hours.
• Have the ability to work in a global matrix organization.
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Have exceptional organizational, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Have the ability to travel (potential for travel to rig sites, customer facilities, meetings, trainings, etc.).

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 too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

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.