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Lead Application Engineer (Drill Bits) - Midland, TX

Baker Hughes
Midland, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 11/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/26/2025
Lead Application Engineer - Drill Bits

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 Lead 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
  • Developmenting 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


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.

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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