Applications Engineer — Field Systems & Startup

USA – DuBois Chemicals, Inc; Sharonville (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Job summary

DuBois Chemicals is seeking an Applications Engineer to support customer opportunities through equipment specification, system design, and project execution. The role involves evaluating processes, developing engineered solutions, and guiding systems from concept to startup.

Collaborating with Commercial, Engineering, and Operations teams, you will help deliver scalable, customer-focused solutions while adhering to safety standards and company competencies in communication, integrity, lean

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant engineering, internship, or co-op experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Exposure to CAD or 2D drawing tools (AutoCAD preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 50–60%.

Responsibilities

• Support or conduct on-site evaluations to assess customer processes, equipment needs, and operational requirements.
• Assist in the development and specification of equipment systems and supporting infrastructure.
• Partner with Commercial teams to support technical aspects of customer opportunities and solution development.
• Contribute to system layouts, configurations, and engineering documentation.
• Support or manage equipment-related project scope, including timelines and deliverables.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Field teams to support project execution.
• Assist with installation, configuration, and startup of equipment systems at customer sites.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and system-level issues using standard diagnostic approaches.
• Provide technical support and training to customers and internal teams on equipment operation and maintenance.
• Support systems including water treatment, stage washers, lube systems, and chemical application equipment.
• Adhere to all safety standards and procedures when working with equipment and at customer locations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment design, documentation, and execution.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

DuBois Chemicals is seeking an Applications Engineer to support customer opportunities through equipment specification, system design, and project execution. The role involves evaluating processes, developing engineered solutions, and guiding systems from concept to startup.

Collaborating with Commercial, Engineering, and Operations teams, you will help deliver scalable, customer-focused solutions while adhering to safety standards and company competencies in communication, integrity, lean