Lead Application Engineer - Centrifugal Compressor for LNG market

Baker Hughes • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Lead Application Engineer - Centrifugal Compressor for the LNG market is responsible for leading the technical strategy of Baker Hughes' offering in alignment with the project team and functions. This role serves as the main technical interface between the customer and Baker Hughes during the Inquiry To Order (ITO) phase. The key responsibility is translating customer needs, detailed in the RFQ (Request for Quotation), into the most competitive technical solution by leveraging the CC product portfolio and technology.

Requirements

• Have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering or Physics.
• Have 3-5 years of relevant experience in Engineering, Application Engineering, Product Management, Technical Sales, Customer Service, or an equivalent technical role.
• Have fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Have influence leadership skills and commercial acumen.
• Be willing to work on stretched deadlines with flexible time management.
• Be able to travel on short notice.
• Have exceptional verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Have strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Be able to influence others and lead small teams and initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Be able to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Have effective problem identification and solution skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, managing, and negotiating Baker Hughes' technical proposals relevant to CC applications.
• Leading the definition of the technical strategy of the project.
• Preparing the most competitive technical proposal at first submission within the required timeline.
• Implementing innovative technology (NPD) where appropriate.
• Applying product and quality policies, and addressing and mitigating any risks.
• Leading technical negotiations and coordinating with supporting functions.
• Handing over the technical contract to the execution team in case of award.

Benefits

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs.
• Tailored financial programs.
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits.
• Participation in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Mining
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree