Nordic Technical Excellence Specialist (Brewery & Beverage)

Ecolab, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Attractive salary and benefits

Job summary

Ecolab, Inc. is seeking a Technical Excellence Specialist to support the Brewery & Beverage market in the Nordics. Remote role with travel, focusing on hygiene solutions and process optimization for Nordic manufacturers.

You will collaborate with European colleagues, deliver targeted technical support, and drive innovation through field trials and training. Ideal candidates have chemistry/microbiology knowledge and 5–10 years in brewery/beverage/dairy sectors.

Qualifications

• A 5-year degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or Food Processing.
• Preferably 5 to 10 years’ experience in Brewery, Beverage or Dairy industry with familiarity of CIP, conveyor lubrication and filler cleaning.
• Solid knowledge of basic chemistry and microbiology.
• Strong interest in the Food & Beverage market, ideally within breweries and soft drinks.
• Valid driver license.
• Collaborative team player who adds value with an individual perspective.
• Analytical mindset and a natural problem-solver.
• Confident using reporting tools and AI.

Responsibilities

• Technical Expertise – Act as the technical expert for the product portfolio and cleaning & sanitation applications across the Nordic market.
• Customer Support & Problem Solving – Conduct audits, provide hygiene advice, troubleshoot sanitation, product-quality and microbial-safety issues, and develop effective cleaning solutions.
• CIP & Application Optimisation – Validate and optimise customer CIP processes and support applications in production and bottling areas.
• Sales & Growth Support – Support Corporate Accounts and Field Sales on key GTW opportunities through field trials, technical assessments, calculations, reports and solution development.
• TVD & Value Creation – Identify and implement Total Value Delivered (TVD) projects using best practices and application expertise to deliver measurable customer savings.
• Product & Programme Implementation – Support surveys, proposal development, start-ups, optimisation, conversions and the introduction of new products and programmes.
• Training & Capability Building – Deliver technical training to Food & Beverage teams and customers on sanitation programmes, product applications and structured problem solving.
• Industry & Technical Network – Build relationships with customers, universities, industry associations and suppliers, while staying current on new technologies, technical developments and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Brewery/Beverage industry experience

Chemistry knowledge

Microbiology knowledge

Interest in Food & Beverage market

Driver's license

Team player

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Reporting tools literacy

AI literacy

Education

5-year degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or Food Processing

Tools

Reporting tools

AI tools

Job description

Ecolab, Inc. is seeking a Technical Excellence Specialist to support the Brewery & Beverage market in the Nordics. Remote role with travel, focusing on hygiene solutions and process optimization for Nordic manufacturers.

You will collaborate with European colleagues, deliver targeted technical support, and drive innovation through field trials and training. Ideal candidates have chemistry/microbiology knowledge and 5–10 years in brewery/beverage/dairy sectors.