Field Technical Service Engineer

Kurita Europe GmbH; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kurita America, located in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a seasoned field technical sales professional to maintain existing accounts and grow new business opportunities, strengthening Kurita’s market position. You will leverage membrane-based water treatment solutions and collaborate with customers to optimize performance.

The role includes travel up to 50% and offers a compensation range of $80K to $110K, depending on experience, with emphasis on technical excellence and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or life sciences required.
• Min 5 years in water treatment operations or field service.
• Strong membrane knowledge (UF/MF/NF/RO) and water chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary field technical support contact: resolve issues, communicate with customers, and coordinate with staff.
• Troubleshoot, evaluate membrane data, supervise site cleanings and pilot studies to optimize membrane performance.
• Develop sales opportunities with existing and new customers.
• Normalize and report customer site data.
• Network with peers in the industry, membrane manufacturers, and A&E firms.
• Author and present regional training and technical papers at conferences.
• Travel up to 50% to customer sites, trade shows, and workshops.

Skills

Water treatment operations

Field technical service

Membrane fundamentals

Water chemistry knowledge

Troubleshooting (hydraulic & electric)

Communication skills

Analytical problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial) or Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry) or equivalent experience in water treatment industry

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Kurita America is part of the Kurita Group, one of the leading water solutions providers in the world. Established in 1949, the Kurita Group is comprised of an international network of approximately 8000 employees located in 18 countries.

Located in Minneapolis, MN, Kurita America brings innovations to market through a holistic water management approach, incorporating state-of-the art equipment, chemistries, engineering, and services to conserve natural resources for a better, more sustainable world.

Kurita’s corporate philosophy is to study the properties of water, master them and create an environment in which nature and humanity are in harmony

Job Summary:

Maintain existing accounts and grow new business opportunities to increase Kurita’s market position

Travel: 50%

Compensation: $80K to $110K Depends on Experience

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary field technical support contact: resolve technical issues, handle correspondence, provide periodic updates, ensure customer satisfaction, and coordinate with staff as appropriate.
• Troubleshoot, evaluate membrane data, supervise customer site cleanings and pilot studies to optimize membrane performance and evaluate application and performance of Avista products.
• Develop sales opportunities with existing and new customer base.
• Normalize and report customer site data.
• Network with peers in the industry, particularly membrane manufacturers and Architect and Engineering (A&E) firms
• Author and present regional training and technical papers at regional conferences
• Travel (up to 50%) to customer sites, trade shows and workshops

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial), or Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc.) or equivalent experience in water treatment industry
• 5 + years of water treatment operations or field technical service experience working with a water treatment equipment/service supplier or membrane plant operations
• Understanding of membrane fundamentals and how UF/MF/NF/RO membrane processes work
• Understanding of basic water chemistry.
• Basic troubleshooting skills related to hydraulic (fluid) and electrical equipment and processes.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to perform and produce results while maintaining positive relationships.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience with water treatment design
• Knowledge of Clean-in-place (CIP)
• System process knowledge to identify potential chemical opportunities.
• Experience in water and wastewater treatment plant design, construction and operation.
• Experience using field lab equipment for the measurement of SDI, turbidity, conductivity, and chlorine.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Kurita Group specialises in optimising the reliability and efficiency of industrial plants and projects. Our customised technologies and patented products for industrial water, paper and process treatment improve plant efficiency and plant lifetime as well as reducing costly downtimes.