Baker Hughes
Provides innovative solutions for energy, industrial, and infrastructure sectors globally.
Lead Applications Engineer - Drill Bits
Develop and support drill bit products, providing technical expertise to customers and teams.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The position focuses on leading application engineering efforts for drill bits, bridging technical expertise with business growth and customer collaboration. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to enhance product performance and support the sales organization. • Identify top opportunities for business growth through product development. • Work with repair facilities to improve product quality and margin delivery. • Develop new drill‑bit products to enhance drilling performance, increase market share, and drive a clear product strategy for the basin. • Provide and present technical support and application expertise to sales and operations teams. • Collaborate with customers to analyze and optimize drilling performance and deliver solutions through technical presentations.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸product development
- ▸quality improvement
- ▸drill‑bit design
- ▸technical support
- ▸performance analysis
- ▸application engineering
What You Bring
The role follows a Monday‑Friday 8 am‑5 pm schedule with flexibility for client needs and requires travel to Hobbs, NM twice per week. • Hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical or Petroleum preferred) or a similar field. • Have at least 2 years of engineering experience in the oil/gas industry (5 years preferred). • Possess a minimum of 1 year of experience with drill bits (3 years preferred). • Demonstrated experience delivering technical presentations to customers.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸mechanical
- ▸petroleum
- ▸oil&gas
- ▸drill bits
- ▸presentations
Benefits
Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes work‑life balance initiatives, private medical care, life and disability insurance, financial programs, education assistance, parental leave, mental‑health resources, and optional pet insurance, along with participation in the Thrift Plan (401k) and performance‑based bonuses. • Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities. • Comprehensive private medical care options. • Life insurance and disability programs. • Tailored financial programs and Thrift Plan (401k) participation. • Education assistance and generous parental leave. • Mental‑health resources, including virtual therapy programs. • Dependent, partner, and pet insurance. • Additional elected or voluntary benefits.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time