Fluidcare Engineer

C100 Quaker Houghton PA, Inc.; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Quaker Houghton seeks an on-site technical specialist to support customer accounts in an industrial manufacturing setting. You will perform technical and administrative tasks, manage chemical inventory, collect and analyze process data, and report results daily to drive improvements.

The role emphasizes safety, collaboration with site staff, and ability to present findings and next steps. A bachelor’s degree in science or engineering and 1–2 years of related manufacturing experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering or equivalent experience required.
• 1–2 years related experience in manufacturing, with at least one year in chemical management services or metalworking processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site technical and administrative duties at the customer account.
• Order and record inventory of chemical products.
• Acquire, record and analyze process and usage data; report results daily.
• Lead meetings, assist project management and coordinate with customer personnel.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical reading

Report writing

Meeting facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Job description

Job Summary

Performs on-site technical and administrative duties within a manufacturing environment at Quaker Houghton’s customer account under the direction or senior staff or management. Job Description Has working knowledge of customer products and processes and seeks opportunities for improving the customer’s processes and their application of Quaker Houghton products. Knows how and when products and services are used. Interact with customer’s productions and technical personnel and suppliers. Perform on-site technical and administrative duties in a manufacturing environment. Order and record inventory of chemical products. Acquire, record and analyze process and usage data. Able to recognize and explain the quantifiable benefits of a service or product performance. Report and interpret all results and usage on a daily basis, via report generation; completes corrective action, following proper guidelines. Assists site staff with project management. Properly maintain tools and utility equipment such as pumps, sump suckers, coolant dispensers, etc. in a safe and efficient manner. Inspect and perform routine maintenance on all above equipment and fluid systems including product additions, filter changes, emptying gons, sump cleaning, etc. with no guidance from site staff. Lead and conduct meetings, anticipate customer requests and needs, deliver concise next steps after reviewing value proposition and best practices. Implement and follow safety protocols, perform pretask plan and all preoperation inspections. May be required to collect, analyze, test, interpret and record machine samples. Recommend and complete corrective actions with no direction from site staff. May perform and interpret bio-stick dip tests of all sumps and central systems, with little to no guidance; recommends and completes corrective actions with no direction from site staff. May inspect, monitor and maintain coolant filters, washers, paint systems, air handling systems, etc. for sump changes and cleaning, as required to keep fluids within proper limits; completes corrective actions, following proper guidelines. May make addition of chemicals; including coolants, greases, oils, lubricants, cleaners and biocides to fluid systems. May Implement with support, reports regarding project and process information or improvements; able to present with assistance and support. May require working flexible hours.

What we look for

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or equivalent experience. One to two years related experience in manufacturing, with at least one year in chemical management services or metalworking processes.

Required Skills and Competencies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public. Ability to lead and facilitate effective meetings.

About Us

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

What's in it for you

• Competitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectory
• Paid time off for volunteerism
• Dress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bring
• Opportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings Plan
• Work for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industry

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities.

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.