Technical Excellence Specialist - Food & Beverage

Ecolab; 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's Food & Beverage division is seeking a Technical Excellence Specialist to support the Brewery & Beverage market in the Nordics. Our local team delivers hygiene solutions that help Nordic Food & Beverage manufacturers tackle their biggest challenges and reach their targets.

What's in it for you:

• Join our European Brewery & Beverage Technical Excellence Team and work closely together with your European colleagues who are all experts in the field of Brewery & Beverage.

• Play a key role in helping customers focus on what they do best – producing safe food – by understanding their needs, developing tailored solutions and driving innovation initiatives.

• Work directly with the Nordic sales organisation, supporting them in customer engagements.

• Enjoy flexible working hours.

• Receive an attractive salary and benefits package.

What you will do:

• 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.

Location & Travel Requirements:

• Remote role covering the Nordics, ideally based in the Greater Copenhagen area, Denmark.

• The role involves at least 40% travel in Denmark and the wider Nordics to provide on-site technical support and advice to colleagues and customers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A 5-year degree or equivalent in the field of Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or Food Processing.

• Preferably 5 to 10 years’ experience in the Brewery, Beverage or Dairy industry and familiar with terms as CIP, conveyor lubrication and filler cleaning.

• Solid knowledge of basic chemistry and microbiology

• A strong interest in the Food & Beverage market, ideally within breweries and soft drinks.

• A valid driver license.

• A collaborative team player who adds value with individual perspective.

• An analytical mindset and a natural problem-solver.

• Confident using reporting tools and AI.

Application deadline:

November 13, 2026

For questions about the role, please contact Edwine van Ammers ([e-mail]) located in the Netherlands.