Equipment Engineer

Equipment Engineer

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents.

As an Equipment Engineer, you will provide expert technical assistance and support to the Food & Beverage Group, specifically in the areas of chemical handling, dilution, and safety. You will oversee all aspects of equipment and engineering-related issues for the Food Group.

Responsibilities

• Oversee start-up and commissioning activities for equipment installations, whether completed by internal employees or external installation partners.
• Monitor project performance against established goals and initiate corrective actions when performance is below expectations or issues arise.
• Ensure all documentation, including spare parts lists, drawings, and other technical documents, comply with contractual agreements, customer expectations, internal standards, and legal requirements.
• Conduct training for customer employees based on contractual agreements, ensuring proper use and maintenance of equipment.
• Train internal colleagues (service and sales teams) to guarantee efficient maintenance and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Food-related disciplines).
• Experience in the Food and Beverage Industry.
• Proven experience in technical project sales, including proposal creation, presentations, and closing deals.
• Familiarity with CAD software.
• Engineering project management experience, particularly within the food and beverage industry.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you. At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition.

The expected compensation range for this position is between $83,500.00 and $139,100.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.