Senior Application Engineer

Insight Global; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA contribution

FSA option

DCFSA option

401k with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer for Industrial Water Treatment, remote within the US. The role focuses on leading technical audits and resolving complex cooling-water challenges while partnering with commercial and R&D teams to drive technology adoption and market expansion.

The candidate will direct large technical projects, support customers, and deliver training, with travel around 50% and a direct hire arrangement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in industrial water treatment or cooling-water experience.
• Experience in heavy industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of cooling-water chemical treatment programs.
• Experience troubleshooting cooling-water systems.
• Customer-facing experience demonstrating value of water-treatment solutions.
• Experience planning and executing large or complex technical projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to balance customer requirements with business objectives.
• Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical audits at customer sites.
• Troubleshoot cooling-system challenges.
• Provide technical guidance to customers and internal teams.
• Lead strategic projects involving new technologies and market expansion.
• Partner with R&D to evaluate new product ideas and field applications.
• Develop and deliver technical knowledge and training.
• Support business growth, customer retention, and profitability.
• Collaborate with applications, marketing, commercial, and technical teams.

Skills

Industrial water treatment

Cooling-water systems

Customer-facing

Project leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Role: Senior Applications Engineer - Industrial Water Treatment

Location: Remote within the US

Duration: Direct Hire

Travel: Approximately 50%

Our client is seeking an experienced industrial water treatment professional with deep cooling-water expertise. This person will lead technical site audits, troubleshoot complex cooling-water challenges, support customers, and lead strategic applications projects. You'll also partner with commercial teams and R&D on new technologies and market expansion.

Desired Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of industrial water treatment or cooling-water experience
• Technical experience supporting heavy industrial environments
• Strong knowledge of cooling-water chemical treatment programs and applications
• Experience troubleshooting cooling-water systems and complex utility-related issues
• Customer-facing experience demonstrating the technical and financial value of water-treatment solutions
• Experience planning and executing large or complex technical projects
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to balance customer requirements with business objectives
• Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills

What You'll Do

• Conduct technical audits at customer sites
• Troubleshoot complex industrial water-treatment and cooling-system challenges
• Provide technical guidance to customers and internal commercial teams
• Lead strategic projects involving new technologies and market expansion
• Partner with R&D to evaluate new product ideas and field applications
• Develop and deliver technical knowledge and training
• Support business growth, customer retention, and profitability
• Collaborate with applications, marketing, commercial, and technical teams

This position is remote within the United States. Candidates located near a major airport are preferred due to approximately 50% travel.

Compensation

$150,000-$190,000

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law