Senior Design Engineer

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery 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 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

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Primary Role This position functions on a regional basis and is responsible for supplying cost effective and reliable equipment systems that support sales of Water Treatment and Pulp & Paper Chemicals. The scope includes system specification, design, construction oversight, field installation, equipment start-up, and trouble shooting. This position is the primary equipment liaison for the field sales force and functions with limited supervision.

Success will be measured by the cost and performance of designed systems in the field.

Key Accountabilities/Essential Functions of the Job% of Time Spent Be an equipment systems expert, provide the required support for the field sales force to correctly specify, install, and run equipment systems.
10%
Provide on-site scope out, design and install of feed equipment at customer sites.
20%
Manage Equipment Project Requests within product line areas. Use the GEER/AFE process to ensure that projects are properly approved.
20%
Manage the field equipment capital asset pool to minimize idle assets. Includes capital asset tracking, vendor refurbishment and reuse of stranded assets to reduce capital spend.
5%
Facilitate design recommendations and ensure the low-cost path to procure.
5%
Support field sales interface with the equipment acquisition process. This includes equipment manuals, specifications, and safety protocol.
5%
Product Management - maintain an equipment product line for sale to customers. Ensure SAP coding is correct, margin and profitability of product line is sustainable through pricing management.
10%
Support qualification of vendors for outsourced construction 5%
Product Development - Facilitate the design and support of equipment systems to improve our equipment offerings and support our product launch efforts.
15%
Provide technology transfer through training and technical information to help improve the understanding of equipment technology.
5 Qualifications (minimally required education, work experience, knowledge and licensure/certifications)
Education Bachelor’s Degree (Science or other technical degree) Would consider experience in lieu of a technical degree

Experience5+ years of industry experience

Project management of complex projects

Strong relationship management skills

Experience learning new concepts and or technology and applying them Ability to work autonomy and direct/coach both indirect/direct reports

Experience working in multi levels within an organization to achieve results

Documented results solving complex and non-routine technical problems

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 talent acquisition

The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,530.00 and $ plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.
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