Application Engineer I - Water Technologies - Ashland Inc.

Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH), a FORTUNE 500*, diversified chemical company provides products, services and solutions to customers around the globe. Founded in 1924, Ashland has sales and operations in the United States and in more than 100 countries worldwide. Our operations include four wholly owned divisions: Ashland Performance Materials, Ashland Distribution, Valvoline and Ashland Water Technologies. We're a growing, dynamic company with a vision that gives us a strong sense of who we are and an unyielding commitment to how we practice business.   *FORTUNE 500 is a registered trademark of Time Inc.   We are looking for an Application Engineer in the Bismarck, ND area.  Major responsibilities include:   Ensuring our treatment programs are working effectively at the customer site and meeting performance expectations Helping with design and implementation of treatment programs Communicating customer growth opportunities back to the Sales Account Manager Maintaining gross margin at accounts for which the Application Engineer is responsible Completing analysis reports for the customer    Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering 0-5+ years experience with water or utility systems would be beneficial Experience in Industrial Water Treatment is ideal Background in chemistry preferred Mechanical aptitude required Ability to be "hands-on" Good with people, self starter, ability to work with minimal supervision Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Strong computer skills required, especially in MS Office software (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States  In return, we offer our associates a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for development and advancement throughout our global organization. At Ashland, we are committed to win our customers through dedicated people and excellent service! Ashland is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, please select the Apply button if it is provided below. If there is not an Apply button provided, please copy and paste the URL below into your address bar. This will take you to our Career Center. Once there please enter job number 8535015 in the Keyword Search field to find this posting and to apply online.  https://ashland.taleo.net/servlets/CareerSection?art_ip_action=FlowDispatcher&flowTypeNo=13&pageSeq=1&art_servlet_language=en&csNo=2 WE DO NOT ACCEPT RESUMES FROM THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS (AGENCIES) FOR ANY OF OUR OPENINGS UNLESS WE HAVE A SIGNED AGREEMENT IN PLACE TO FILL A SPECIFIC POSITION.