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 70 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,500 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.
For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.
We have an opportunity for an Experienced Application Engineer to join our regional team based in Selangor, Malaysia.
This Opportunity in A Nutshell:
The incumbent will focus on providing technical support to grow the water treatment business within industrial customers across Malaysia. This person will identify key gaps and improvement opportunities to expand our water treatment portfolio, using a systematic approach involving appropriate product selection, cost-in-use analysis, and clear value delivery to customers.
This role also includes setting protocols for trials, conducting customer audits, leading key pilot programs, and securing product or solution approvals. As a subject matter expert in water treatment, the incumbent is expected to train and support the local sales team in water and wastewater treatment programs.
Some of the Things You’ll Do:
Identify customer needs and translate them into opportunities across customer segments
Design and implement programs with proper product selection, cost-in-use evaluation, capital investment requirements, and expected customer benefits
Lead execution of key value propositions, offerings, and innovations
Conduct field trials, secure approvals, and replicate successful programs across similar accounts and sectors
Train and provide ongoing technical support to the local sales teams
Monitor, assess, and enhance service delivery models
Collaborate with the Malaysian business team and broader Southeast Asia stakeholders to achieve water treatment growth targets
What You’ll Bring to Us:
Must have a minimum of 8 years of experience in water treatment, with a strong focus on chemical-based treatment solutions.
Technical background required (bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, Chemistry, or a Science-related field)
Strong problem-solving mindset with a good grasp of technical concepts
Experience with industrial customers and applications in utility water and wastewater treatment
Background in the light manufacturing sector is preferred but not mandatory
This role requires extensive travel within Malaysia as per business needs.
Some Benefits of Working with Us:
Competitive Salary and bonuses
Competitive health + wellness benefit plan
Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth
We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired job requirement. 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.
Come work with us at Solenis, where you can build a career that makes a difference.
At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, 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, consider joining our team.