Chemical Support Engineer - Food and Beverage (Detroit Area)

Solenis LLC; Michigan; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global specialty chemicals company is seeking a Chemical Support Engineer for the Food and Beverage division. This role focuses on ensuring effective use of cleaning and sanitizing chemicals across food safety programs. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree and possess strong relationship management skills. The position involves both direct customer support and collaboration with sales teams to enhance solutions at client sites.

Benefits

Continuous professional development opportunities

3 weeks of vacation plus additional floating holidays

401(k) with company match

Company vehicle and laptop

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Technical problem-solving capabilities required.
• Ability to analyze and manage cleaning programs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine service visits and testing for food safety programs.
• Manage CIP and OPC programs.
• Assist with technical issues and data analysis on program performance.

Skills

Strong relationship management skills

Solving complex and non-routine technical problems

Fluency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (Science or other technical degree)

Job description

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Chemical Support Engineer - Food and Beverage (Detroit Area)

Apply locations United States of America, Michigan (Remote) time type Full time posted on Posted 10 Days Ago job requisition id R0022161

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 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com .

Overview:

As a Support Engineer for the Industrial Food & Beverage division, you will be the primary support for your district to ensure the cleaning and sanitizing chemicals and equipment are used effectively, economically and safely at accounts within the district. You will also assist and work alongside sales account managers with the design and implementation of cleaning and sanitizing programs.

What You'll Do:

• Routine service visits and testing as required to ensure safe and effective food safety programs within the Food & Beverage industry.
• CIP and OPC program management and development.
• Have a good understanding of Clean-In-Place (CIP) in food, beverage, and dairy operation(s). Ability to manage these programs and develop improvement processes
• Ability to work flexible hours (nights and weekends) to accommodate cleaning operations and preventative maintenance schedules within plants.
• Ability to work in an industrial plant environment and remain compliant with all company and customer plant, safety, and OSHA requirements.
• Update databases with each service visit and generate weekly service reports as required
• Assists with technical issues at customer sites, brings any issues to the customers attention and puts together a plan for corrective action – ensures the sales account manager is kept informed
• Look for growth opportunities at existing customers and assist with growth opportunities at prospect accounts as required
• Assist with data analysis on program performance
• Routine monitoring and maintenance of chemical feed and monitoring equipment as required
• Participate in technical training opportunities for advancement of skills and knowledge

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Science or other technical degree). Would consider experience in lieu of a technical degree
• Solving complex and non-routine technical problems
• Strong relationship management skills
• Industry and customer literate, or ability to pick up industry and Solenis technologies quickly
• Drive for results; proactively addresses complex issues
• Fluency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screen and physical
• Must have a Valid Driver's License and Clean Motor Vehicle Record

Perks!

• Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth!
• Recharge with 3 weeks of vacation, additional floating holidays & sick time
• Competitive Base Salary, Incentive Plan and Annual Merit Increases
• 401(k) w/ match
• Company Vehicle, Laptop, Phone

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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. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

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 at [e-mail]

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.