Baker Hughes

Lead Applications Engineer

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Pleasanton, TX, USA

In-Office

Senior level

Energy

The Role

Design and plan technical job programs for oilfield services, perform engineering modeling and risk analysis, support job execution and on-call technical needs, document outcomes, drive incident investigations and continuous improvement, and support sales and product improvement initiatives.

Summary Generated by Built In

Do you enjoy being part of a successful team?

Do you enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver on projects that make a difference? Join our Oilfield Services team!

Partner with the best

As an Applications Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring flawless job execution by contributing across the full job lifecycle, including planning, execution, and post-job analysis. You will design technical job programs and applications that align with customer objectives while maximizing business outcomes in line with contract requirements.

As an Applications Engineer, you will be responsible for:

Ensuring compliance with the Manage the Job Cycle (MtJC) process
Working with Service Delivery Coordinators and Sales teams to understand customer well construction or production objectives and commercial terms
Performing offset job analysis and engineering modeling to identify application risks, hazards, and performance expectations
Designing job programs including risk mitigation and contingency plans to meet customer objectives and maximize value
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure all technical and operational constraints are addressed
Providing on-demand technical support during job execution, including participation in on-call schedules
Documenting calculations, simulations, and plan revisions for visibility and audit purposes
Comparing planned vs. executed jobs, capturing lessons learned, and driving continuous improvement
Supporting field incident investigations, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective actions
Ensuring timely incident management and customer issue resolution
Advising on product improvement opportunities based on recurring issues or failures
Supporting sales teams with technical recommendations and application expertise
Participating in customer discussions on service delivery performance and KPI outcomes
Supporting product line initiatives including cost reduction and performance improvement projects
Handling special projects as required

Fuel your passionTo be successful in this role you will:

Have a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
Have a strong understanding of technical job planning and P&L considerations
Demonstrate excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Display strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities
Be able to work effectively in a global matrix organization
Be willing to travel to field locations, customer facilities, and training sessions

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.

• This role is in general hours (8AM - 5PM)

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:

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

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.

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

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)
Strong understanding of technical job planning and P&L considerations
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities
Ability to work effectively in a global matrix organization
Willingness to travel to field locations, customer facilities, and training sessions

Baker Hughes Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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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.
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.
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.