Application Engineer

About us

At Diversey - A Solenis Company, we are the pioneer, the facilitator of our clients in a wide range of industries around the globe. We do this with our revolutionary cleaning and hygiene technologies - such as floor care machines, cleaning tools & utensils, and chemicals for Food & Beverage industry.

As an employee

At Diversey, we have a culture with focus on diversity, inclusion, well-being, flexibility and orderliness - where we respect each other, where we as a company have employed the whole person, and where there is room for and understanding of the whole person. We value the great importance of a good social environment, and we prioritize a safe working environment where you can feel safe and comfortable. Employee satisfaction and engagement is very important to us - we want to make sure that you develop and stay with us for many years.

About the role

The Application Engineer provides technical expertise and drive cleaning and hygiene solutions across the F&B industry.

In this customer-facing role, you will work closely with our sales teams and customers to develop, implement, and optimize cleaning and sanitation programs that improve operational efficiency, food safety, and sustainability.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical knowledge of food manufacturing processes who enjoys solving customer challenges and delivering value through innovative hygiene solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Developing a clear understanding of sector processes, sector microbiology and sector cleaning by focusing on the key sectors: Dairy, Non Alcoholic Beverage, Alcoholic Beverage, and Processed Food.

• Identifying the key gaps and improvement opportunities with the current cleaning & hygiene programs.

• Developing Diversey cleaning & hygiene programs with a systematic approach that will include appropriate product selections, cost in use calculations, investment needs and benefits delivered to the customer.

• Leading in execution of key value propositions, offerings and innovations.

• Defining standards / protocols for trials, customer audits for relevant applications.

• Leading key trials and gain approvals.

• Create and provide reports for trials and CIP audits

• Providing technical expertise on demand for sector and sales team.

• Providing inputs and customer feedback to the sales team

• Training / double working with selected people regarding application expertise / platform knowledge.

• Supporting sales teams for serious application problems on customer sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, Microbiology, or a related field.

• Proven experience in CIP systems and hygiene applications within F&B manufacturing.

• Strong understanding of cleaning chemistry, microbiology, and sanitation principles.

• Experience conducting plant audits and implementing process improvements.

• Ability to analyze data and perform cost/ROI calculations.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong communication and presentation abilities.

• Willingness to travel to customer sites as required.

We understand that not every candidate will possess every desired qualification listed above. If your experience varies from our outlined requirements, yet you believe you can bring value to the role, we encourage you to apply and share your unique perspective with us.

We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We offer attractive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and abundant opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about working for a world-class company and enjoy tackling complex challenges, we invite you to consider joining our team.

Solenis is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.