Baker Hughes International Holdings - Traverse City, MI
posted 3 months ago
As an Applications Engineer at Quest Integrity, a Baker Hughes company, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and performance of inspection tools used in the energy and process industries. This position is designed for engineers who are eager to engage in a dynamic environment where they can apply their technical skills and contribute to innovative solutions. You will be part of a successful team that leverages cutting-edge technology and subject matter expertise to enhance the uptime and longevity of critical assets. Your responsibilities will include managing inspection tool requirements, developing task lists, and overseeing related projects, particularly focusing on diagnostic initiatives when challenges arise. You will also be responsible for implementing lessons learned from these challenges to improve future operations. In this role, you will serve as the primary liaison between the Manufacturing and Research and Development teams, ensuring that best practices are followed during new product deployments. You will continually assess field procedures and tool specifications to optimize performance and effectiveness in real-world applications. Your work will involve frequent travel to field sites, where you will review project information, assist with testing and deployment of new tools, and troubleshoot any mechanical, electrical, or software issues that may arise during tool development. Additionally, you will provide technical support to the sales team and assist in pre-sale site surveys, ensuring that all inspection tools are functioning correctly and efficiently. This position requires a hands-on approach, as you will be involved in the manufacturing and maintenance of inspection tools, as well as addressing IT-related issues to ensure that field personnel's PCs are properly configured for operation. You will also be responsible for testing, monitoring, and tracking tool functions, documenting changes and results, and evaluating tool chemical compatibility. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to the advancement of energy technology.