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Technical Sales Engineer- US

Do you want to join a purpose driven companywho are makingaglobalimpact onsocietyandcreatinga healthier environmentbothnow and forfuture generations?

If workingwithan honest,fair,reputable,responsibleandrapidly expandingglobalorganisation is high on youragenda,joining our teamcould be for you.

Here at Whitefox Technologies,we'regrowing fast,andwe'relooking for a Technical Sales Engineer to help us reduce energy and water waste in industrial processes and drive real-world impact.

You'lljoinan innovative team, working closely with global colleagues across engineering, operations, and commercial teams. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of technology, sales, and customer experience, focused on delivering scalable, high-value solutions.

You'llplay a key role in helping us more than double our North American business over the next two years, with a strong focus on expanding our membrane technology,especially in the bioethanol sector.

What you'll do:

Position Responsibilities

• Customer Engagement & Solution Development
  
• Represent Whitefox values, standards, and safety culture in all customer interactions

• Partner with Sales and customers to understand challenges, analyze process data, and develop practical, membrane-based solutions

• Support Sales inpresenting the technical aspects of Whitefox technologiestocustomers through virtual and in-person meetings

• Communicate technical and economic value clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, positioning Whitefox as the preferred solution
  
• Solution Design & Value Creation

• Develop conceptual designsof Whitefox solutionsdesigned to address customerneeds, such asenergy efficiency, water usage, and overall operational performanceimprovements.

• Develop process simulation models to quantify andvalidatethe expected performance and benefits of proposed solutions.

• Estimate and monetize project benefits, including utility savings, production impacts, carbon credit generation, and other economic drivers.

• Preparepreliminary capital cost estimates, including engineering, equipment, construction, and installation.

• Use techno-economic evaluations(ROI, payback time)to compare, refine, andoptimizealternative solution concepts, and clearly communicate the trade-offs to internal and external stakeholders
  

• Contribute to early-stagefront-end loading / gated development of opportunitiesby maturing technical scope, cost basis, and risk understanding prior to commercial commitments.

• Developfront-end engineering deliverables to support solution definition, including process flow diagrams, heat and material balances, utility summaries, equipment lists, and basis of design documentation.

• Performpreliminary sizing of major process equipment, including pumps, heat exchangers, vessels, membranes, piping systems, andothers.

• Identifyand document technical risks, assumptions, and open items to support aligned internal decision-making.

• Deliver a high-quality, value-driven customer experience using structured, data-driven approaches
  
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Support continuous improvement of products, tools, and solution methodologies

• Stay informed on industry trends, competitive technologies, and integration opportunities

• Other related duties as assigned

Whatyou'llbring

Education:

• B.Sc. degree in Chemical Engineering or a related technical discipline.

• Advanced degree (M.Sc.) is considered an asset.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in process engineering, solution development, or technical-commercial roles within industrial, energy, or chemical sectors

• 3+ years of experience with process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS,ChemCAD, Symmetry, or equivalent)

• Experience in a Technical Sales Engineering, Applications Engineering, or similar customer-facing technical-commercial role is considered an asset
  

• Experience developing mass and energy balances, utility balances, and process performance models for customer-specific applications

• Experience working directly with customers in technical or commercial roles

• Experience with brownfield integration, plant modifications, or retrofit projects is an asset

• Familiarity with ethanolproductionprocesses, ormembrane technologies is an asset

At Whitefox we look for people whoalign with our core values:

• Innovation & Strategic Thinking
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Learning Agility & Resilience
• Outcome-Driven Execution

JobSpecs:

• Full-time, Permanent, Based in United States

• Travel expected: 25%

• ValidDriver'sLicenserequired

Additionalpay:

• BonusPay

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching

• Education Assistance

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Professional developmentassistance

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

Find out more about being part of Whitefox Technologies, diverse, inclusive and innovative culture.

'Waste Less and Produce More'.