Sr. Application Engineer - Technology Specialist

Do you enjoy applying deep technical expertise to develop customized gearbox solutions for complex customer applications? Are you passionate about partnering with customers and sales teams to deliver innovative and commercially successful engineering solutions? Join our Team! Baker Hughes is recognized as a global energy technology company serving the energy and industrial sectors across more than 120 countries. Our Lufkin Gears business delivers industry-leading power transmission solutions that help customers improve equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and performance. Through strong engineering expertise and customer collaboration, we are developing technical solutions that meet demanding application requirements and support long-term customer success. Partnering with the best As a Sr Application Engineer – Technology Specialist, you are providing technical support to the Field Sales organization through product selection, application engineering, pricing support, and conceptual design activities. You are analyzing customer requirements, developing optimized gearbox configurations, and collaborating across engineering, sales, project management, and commercial teams to deliver technically sound and commercially competitive proposals. As a Sr Application Engineer – Technology Specialist, you are being responsible for: Reviewing and analyzing customer application requirements, operating conditions, specifications, and installation drawings to determine product selection parameters. Identifying and selecting existing unit designs that meet performance requirements, AGMA standards, LUFKIN standards, and applicable specifications including API, ABS, ISO, DNV, and others. Configuring new gear arrangements or modifying existing designs using LUFKIN gear rating and machine design techniques when standard solutions do not meet customer requirements. Generating cost analysis and pricing recommendations in accordance with LUFKIN policies. Developing complete proposal packages including recommended sales pricing, outline drawings, unit data sheets, specifications, quality plans, and testing plans. Supporting Field Sales teams with proposal preparation, customer communications, and technical presentations. Participating in customer and channel partner negotiations involving technical, commercial, and contractual aspects of proposals. Providing commercial insights during Deal Reviews including pricing strategies and financial analysis. Supporting handover meetings with Project Management teams to communicate pricing assumptions, scope of supply, and commercial commitments. Liaising with vendors to support commercial and proposal development activities. Assisting with the development and maintenance of cost libraries, quoting tools, proposal deliverables, and training materials. Supporting onboarding and training activities for new employees. Performing additional duties as required to support business objectives. Fuel your passion To be successful in this role you will: Have a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university; plus 2–4 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Have extensive Lufkin Gears product line domain expertise. Have experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software. Have the ability to travel up to 15% in support of customers or internal meetings. Have effective oral and written communication skills. Have effective computer skills with competence in Microsoft Office applications. Have the ability to manage change in an evolving and fluid environment. Desired Have an Energy Technology background. Have enclosed gearbox domain expertise. Have experience in Energy, Marine, or Oil & Gas industries. Have Sales, Commercial, or Project Management experience. Have rotating equipment experience. Have experience with Salesforce.com. Work in a way that works for you We recognize that everyone is different and the way people want to work is varying. In this role, flexibility may be offered based on customer requirements, project priorities, and business needs. Working with us Our people are at the heart of what we are doing at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when our people are developed, engaged, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We invest in training, leadership development, and well-being 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 must 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 to Maintain knowledge of new developments and technologies of Lufkin and other manufacturers’ equipment in order to provide the highest standard of service. Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities Comprehensive private medical care options Safety net of life insura