At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production, and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants, and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have played an integral role in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies, spanning aerospace, automotive, primary metals, and energy sectors.
Today, we operate on a global scale, with our corporate headquarters in Conshohocken, PA. As a publicly traded company, Quaker Houghton combines global reach with a unique, collaborative culture that supports career growth and offers competitive compensation and benefits.
Based in Coventry, you will join our Global Fluid Intelligence™ team as an Equipment Service Engineer. In this role, you will work across our European customer base, installing, maintaining, and servicing Quaker Houghton equipment.
QH FLUID INTELLIGENCE™ is a fully digital and automated solution that provides real-time monitoring and control of fluid performance and cost. It enables our customers to enhance productivity and sustainability while reducing waste, risk, and total cost of ownership.
What will you do?
- Survey customer sites in advance of equipment supply and installation
- Undertake all aspects of equipment installation and commissioning
- Perform scheduled servicing of manual and automated plant at client sites, including cleaning, inspection, and testing in line with standard procedures
- Conduct detailed audits of plant and machinery, identifying faults and repair requirements
- Install, repair, and maintain manual and automated equipment at client locations
- Generate and specify detailed material lists for service, maintenance, and installation work
- Complete comprehensive service reports and job-related documentation
- Act as a company ambassador, promoting Quaker Houghton products and services while on-site and in all client interactions
- Demonstrate a strong personal commitment to Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental standards, applying both company and client policies where appropriate
- Provide training and share knowledge with team members and customers
- Carry out other duties as required in support of the company’s business
- Travel approximately 70% annually to customer manufacturing sites across EMEA
What are we looking for?
Education:
- Qualified Mechanical/Electrical Engineer (mechanical bias preferred)
Experience:
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a similar, customer-facing service engineer role
Technical Skills:
- Proven experience with pneumatics, heating and cooling systems, control systems, pumping systems, process valves, instrumentation, steam heating systems, etc.
- Experience installing capital equipment
- Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems
- Ability to read and interpret pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, and P&ID drawings
Location:
- Based within a reasonable commuting distance of Coventry
- Willingness to travel internationally when required
What do we offer?
- Pension scheme, life assurance, and bonus opportunities
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Two additional paid volunteering days per year
- Access to QH University, our continuous learning platform for all levels
- Wellbeing, Women’s Inclusion, and other engaging DEI programmes
- The opportunity to join a leading brand in the market
- Career growth within a dynamic and evolving global environment
Who are we?
Quaker Houghton is a global leader in industrial process and mechanical engineering, operating in more than 40 countries. We are constantly improving and innovating to help the world’s industrial manufacturers stay ahead in a changing world.
Across our 100+ locations, our engineers, chemists, and industry experts collaborate closely with customers to help them operate more efficiently and effectively—whatever comes next.
Our values:
- Live Safe
- Exceed Customer Expectations
- Drive Results
- Embrace Diversity
- Do Great Things Together
These core values define who we are, guide our decisions, and inspire our actions. They are fundamental to building a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton and shape both our internal culture and our relationships with the world around us.
Interested? Learn more about QHFLUID INTELLIGENCE – Quaker Houghton
Are you a QH colleague?
Please contact your TA Partner, Honorata Florczak or your HRBP for more information about the role and/or how to apply.
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