Senior Application Engineer

4900 Diversey CH; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global provider as a Senior Application Engineer in Shah Alam, Malaysia, focusing on water treatment solutions. This role involves providing technical support, leading trials, and collaborating with sales teams to expand our offerings. Ideal candidates have a strong technical background and at least 8 years of experience in the industry.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and bonuses

Health and wellness benefit plan

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in water treatment with focus on chemical-based solutions.
• Strong problem-solving mindset.
• Experience with industrial customers in utility water and wastewater treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to grow water treatment business.
• Identify customer needs and translate them into business opportunities.
• Conduct field trials and train local sales teams.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Technical Concepts

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or Science-related field

Job description

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Senior Application Engineer

Apply remote type On Site locations Shah Alam, Malaysia time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R0021952

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery 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 70 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,500 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com .

We have an opportunity for an Experienced Application Engineer to join our regional team based in Selangor, Malaysia.

This Opportunity in A Nutshell:

The incumbent will focus on providing technical support to grow the water treatment business within industrial customers across Malaysia. This person will identify key gaps and improvement opportunities to expand our water treatment portfolio, using a systematic approach involving appropriate product selection, cost-in-use analysis, and clear value delivery to customers.

This role also includes setting protocols for trials, conducting customer audits, leading key pilot programs, and securing product or solution approvals. As a subject matter expert in water treatment, the incumbent is expected to train and support the local sales team in water and wastewater treatment programs.

Some of the Things You’ll Do:

• Identify customer needs and translate them into opportunities across customer segments

• Design and implement programs with proper product selection, cost-in-use evaluation, capital investment requirements, and expected customer benefits

• Lead execution of key value propositions, offerings, and innovations

• Conduct field trials, secure approvals, and replicate successful programs across similar accounts and sectors

• Train and provide ongoing technical support to the local sales teams

• Monitor, assess, and enhance service delivery models

• Collaborate with the Malaysian business team and broader Southeast Asia stakeholders to achieve water treatment growth targets

What You’ll Bring to Us:

• Must have a minimum of 8 years of experience in water treatment, with a strong focus on chemical-based treatment solutions.

• Technical background required (bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Chemistry, or a Science-related field)

• Strong problem-solving mindset with a good grasp of technical concepts

• Experience with industrial customers and applications in utility water and wastewater treatment

• Background in the light manufacturing sector is preferred but not mandatory

• This role requires extensive travel within Malaysia as per business needs.

Some Benefits of Working with Us:

• Competitive Salary and bonuses

• Competitive health + wellness benefit plan

• Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired job requirement. 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.

Come work with us at Solenis, where you can build a career that makes a difference.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, consider joining our team.

Why work here?

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation; comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance and a 401(k) plan; and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or in the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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.

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About Us

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, 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 71 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 15,400 professionals in 130 countries across six continents.

Solenis is a 2023 US Best Managed Company.