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About FUCHS:

FUCHS Lubricants Co. is the United States operating unit of FUCHS S.E., the world's largest independent manufacturer of specialty lubricants with global sales of over $3.5 Billion. We provide high quality lubricants and services to a wide range of industries such as automotive, appliance, aerospace manufacturers, pharmaceuticals, transportation, food and beverage, mining, and energy. The organization is constantly developing new technology to meet the ever-changing demands of modern industry and we are recognized for providing world-class technical support to our strong customer base.

MOVING YOUR WORLD by focusing on your success:

FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow.  We stand behind our core values: trust, creating value, respect, reliability, and integrity. Ours is a culture that fosters creativity and empowerment, values work/life balance, and gives you the freedom to excel. At FUCHS we aim to nurture your capabilities, ideas and career.

Salary:

FUCHS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $105,000, but actual salary will vary depending upon a new hire’s experience and qualifications as well as internal equity.

Your Responsibilities:

The Application Engineer will oversee the application of new and in-service products used by our customers in the basic metals industry. 

This is a remote, field-based position supporting customers throughout the central and eastern United States. Candidates must reside within the following general region and be located within reasonable driving distance of a major airport:

• Memphis, TN
• St. Louis, MO
• Chicago, IL
• Detroit, MI
• Pittsburgh, PA
• Charlotte, NC
• Birmingham, AL

The primary activities will be to plan field trials in conjunction with the Fuchs sales force and customer prior to product introduction, including the setting of trial protocols, measurement of performance and data collection over the course of the trial period. The position will also include periodic measurement of product groups already in service and recommending improvements in product performance.

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Lead field trials and technical evaluations for new and existing products, including troubleshooting performance issues and delivering clear, concise field reports.
• Serve as the technical application expert for customers and internal teams by providing product recommendations, technical problem-solving, training, and application support.
• Interface directly with customers to understand operational needs, support product approvals, strengthen long-term relationships, and demonstrate commitment to ongoing product development.
• Partner closely with Sales, Product Management, and R&D to identify market-driven product opportunities, support new product development, and contribute to product launch initiatives.
• Support strategic business development and sales efforts by delivering competitive market insights, technical expertise, and application knowledge to drive growth within target accounts.
• Act as a key liaison between customers, sales, product management, and laboratory teams while contributing to cross-functional strategy development and project execution.

Qualifications we are looking for:

• A bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline such as Chemistry or Engineering is preferred, yet other degrees with demonstrated technical abilities will also be considered
• At least three years of experience within the basic metals or lubricants industries
• Working knowledge of basic metals facilities is an asset.
• Knowledge of lubricant application, use, and maintenance in metal processing.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, make decisions with good judgment, think strategically to identify opportunities, and lead initiatives within a self-directed project team.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Travel 70-80% requirement

These are your benefits:

FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals.  In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the global marketplace.  The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits. Detailed benefit information can be found at this link: https://fuchs.com/us/en/benefits.

FUCHS Lubricants Co. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).
 

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