Equipment Engineer

Diversey•Olathe, KS

About The Position

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 . Perks of working with us! Competitive health + wellness benefit plan Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth! Recharge with 15 days of paid time off Competitive Salary and Bonuses 401k Plan Summary As an Equipment Engineer, you will provide expert technical assistance and support to the Food & Beverage Group, specifically in the areas of chemical handling, dilution, and safety. You will oversee all aspects of equipment and engineering-related issues for the Food Group.

Requirements

You have a Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Food-related disciplines).
You have experience in the Food and Beverage Industry.
You have proven experience in technical project sales, including proposal creation, presentations, and closing deals.
You are familiar with CAD software.
You have engineering project management experience, particularly within the food and beverage industry.
Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

You will oversee start-up and commissioning activities for equipment installations, whether completed by internal employees or external installation partners.
You will monitor project performance against established goals and initiate corrective actions when performance is below expectations or issues arise.
You will ensure all documentation, including spare parts lists, drawings, and other technical documents, comply with contractual agreements, customer expectations, internal standards, and legal requirements.
You will conduct training for customer employees based on contractual agreements, ensuring proper use and maintenance of equipment.
Train internal colleagues (service and sales teams) to guarantee efficient maintenance and troubleshooting.