Field Water Solutions 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

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.