Application Engineer - Metalworking

About the role

The Technical Field Engineer - Metalworking position is a remote, field-based role supporting customers throughout the central and eastern United States. This position oversees the application of new and in-service products used by customers in the basic metals industry. Candidates must reside within a specific region and be located within reasonable driving distance of a major airport.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

FUCHS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position, with a salary range of $95,000 - $105,000. Actual salary will vary depending upon a new hire’s experience and qualifications as well as internal equity. Additional benefits can be found here.

Pay

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.

Schedule

The position is remote and field-based, requiring travel up to 80% of the time.