> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3925712-lead-applications-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3925712-lead-applications-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Applications Engineer - **Company:** Baker Hughes - **Location:** Pleasanton, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Performance Tuning - **Published:** October 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3467413364&tx=VT6964THV&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related discipline * Be able to demonstrate hands-on experience in Upstream Oil & Gas Chemicals, including production chemicals, stimulation chemicals, drilling/completion fluids, asset integrity, or related application. * Have strong understanding of chemical treatment programs, field applications, troubleshooting, and customer-facing technical support * Have experience with technical job planning, treatment execution, performance optimization, and commercial/P&L considerations * Be able to demonstrate excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and customer engagement skills * Have strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation capabilities, with the ability to translate field results into actionable recommendations * Be able to work effectively in a global matrix organization, collaborating with sales, operations, technology, and customer teams * Have experience supporting field trials, product evaluations, and technical solutions development for upstream operators * Be willing to travel to customer locations, field sites, and operational facilities as required Work in a way that works for you ## Description 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