Would you like to be part of a team that delivers the latest technology in the Energy Industry?
Do you like working in collaborative teams and solving technical problems?
Join Baker Hughes Drill Bit Team
We are the leader in well construction and production, our innovative physical and digital solutions improve efficiency, production and maximize reservoir value. We provide cutting-edge tools and technologies for use in downhole drilling activities.
Partner with the best
As a Application Engineer, you will be responsible for:
Identifying top opportunities for growing the business through product development
Working with repair facilities to improve quality of products and margin delivery
Development of new products to improve drilling performance, growing market share as well as driving a clear product strategy for the basin
Providing/presenting technical support and application expertise to the sales and operations teams
Working with customer to analyze and optimize drilling performance and provide clear solutions through technical presentations
Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role you will have:
Have a bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical or Petroleum preferred) or similar degree
Have 2 years in engineering role in the oil/gas industry, 5 years preferred
Have 1 year minimum experience in Drill Bits, 3 years preferred
Have experience in delivering technical presentations to customers
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:
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm but will need to be flexible for client needs
Must be okay with travelling to Midland, TX on case by case basis.
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. Join us, and you can expect:
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
Education Assistance
Generous Parental Leave
Mental Health resources, Virtual Therapy Programs
Dependent and Partners Care
Pet Insurance
Additional elected or voluntary benefits
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 Advisor - Applications Engineering
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Petroleum preferred) or similar degree
- Minimum 2 years in an engineering role in the oil/gas industry
- 5 years in an engineering role in the oil/gas industry (preferred)
- Minimum 1 year experience with Drill Bits
- 3 years experience with Drill Bits (preferred)
- Experience delivering technical presentations to customers
- Willingness to travel to Midland, TX on a case-by-case basis
Baker Hughes Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Baker Hughes and has not been reviewed or approved by Baker Hughes.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests retirement contributions combine automatic employer funding with a dollar‑for‑dollar match, with immediate vesting on the match. This structure can meaningfully increase savings for employees who participate consistently.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Feedback suggests a discounted employee stock purchase program with regular purchase periods and no brokerage fees provides accessible ownership upside. Program parameters are clearly laid out through the benefits hub and plan materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests exempt staff have flexible, manager‑approved time off while non‑exempt employees accrue vacation and receive paid personal time. Company‑paid holidays and paid parental leave further broaden time‑away options.
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