Technical Service Specialist, Metal Fluids
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Job Summary
As Technical Service Specialist Metal Fluids you will support our key customers across Germany (mainly Central and Northern regions) and occasionally in France Poland and the Czech Republic. You will be the technical expert on-site ensuring that our products and solutions deliver consistent reliable performance while helping customers optimize their processes.
Start date: September-October 2026
This is a hands-on field-based role for someone who enjoys being close to industrial operations solving problems running measurements and improving performance in partnership with our customers.
Tasks
What will you do
Perform on-site testing analysis and process optimization of Quaker Houghton fluids and equipment.
Identify and document process improvements and cost-saving opportunities working closely with customers and internal teams.
Support technical trials fluid analyses and troubleshooting in collaboration with Product Application Managers and R&D.
Prepare and deliver reports standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical training for customer teams.
Conduct plant surveys to establish baselines monitor performance and propose improvements.
Maintain strong relationships with customer technical and operations teams acting as the main technical point of contact.
Provide emergency technical support when required.
Travel to customer sites approximately 75% of the time including occasional trips to France Poland and the Czech Republic.
Requirements
What are we looking for
The ideal candidate has a strong technical background and thrives in a hands-on industrial environment. Youll enjoy solving complex problems working independently and building strong customer relationships.
Education: Degree in Chemistry Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
Experience: Minimum 2 years in a manufacturing or industrial environment (steel metalworking or process fluids preferred).
Technical skills: Experience with measurements mechanical systems and equipment troubleshooting**.**
Languages: Native-level German and professional English required.
Soft skills: Safety-conscious proactive analytical customer-focused and results-driven. Comfortable working independently managing your own schedule and collaborating remotely with international teams.
Other: Proficient in Microsoft Office valid driving license and willingness to travel extensively.
This is a home-based role in Germany with flexible working hours focused on results and customer satisfaction.
Benefits
Whats in it for you
Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with your experience.
Company car for customer visits.
Flexible working environment with autonomy and trust.
A collaborative inclusive environment with room to grow your technical and commercial expertise.
The opportunity to work with world-leading steel manufacturers and cutting-edge technologies.
Access to QH University continuous learning and training programs.
Wellbeing mental health and DEI initiatives.
About Us
We are the global leader in industrial process fluids supporting the worlds steel aluminium automotive and aerospace industries. With operations in 40 countries and 100 locations our chemists engineers and experts work side-by-side with customers to continuously improve operations for a more efficient sustainable future.
Our values: Live Safe Exceed Customer Expectations Drive Results Embrace Diversity Do Great Things Together Act with Integrity.
These values guide everything we do and define who we are as a company building a safer stronger and more inclusive Quaker Houghton.
Join the team and grow where your expertise truly makes an impact.
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About Company
We are a global leader in industrial process and mechanical engineering applications present in 40+ countries. We are continually improving and innovating so the world’s industrial manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Throughout our 100+ locations, our engineers, chemists ... View more
