Technical Sales Engineer

Whitefox

Technical Sales Engineer at Whitefox Technologies, focusing on membrane technology in the bioethanol sector. Collaborating with teams to innovate and drive scalable, high-value solutions.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 in presenting the technical aspects of Whitefox technologies to customers 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
Develop conceptual designs of Whitefox solutions designed to address customer needs, such as energy efficiency, water usage, and overall operational performance improvements.
Develop process simulation models to quantify and validate the expected performance and benefits of proposed solutions.
Estimate and monetize project benefits, including utility savings, production impacts, carbon credit generation, and other economic drivers.
Prepare preliminary capital cost estimates, including engineering, equipment, construction, and installation.
Use techno-economic evaluations (ROI, payback time) to compare, refine, and optimize alternative solution concepts, and clearly communicate the trade-offs to internal and external stakeholders
Contribute to early-stage front-end loading / gated development of opportunities by maturing technical scope, cost basis, and risk understanding prior to commercial commitments.
Develop front-end engineering deliverables to support solution definition, including process flow diagrams, heat and material balances, utility summaries, equipment lists, and basis of design documentation.
Perform preliminary sizing of major process equipment, including pumps, heat exchangers, vessels, membranes, piping systems, and others.
Identify and 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
Support continuous improvement of products, tools, and solution methodologies
Stay informed on industry trends, competitive technologies, and integration opportunities
Other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.Sc. degree in Chemical Engineering or a related technical discipline
Advanced degree (M.Sc.) is considered an asset.
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 ethanol production processes, or membrane technologies is an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) matching
Education Assistance
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

process engineeringsolution developmentprocess simulationmass balancesenergy balancesutility balancesprocess performance modelstechno-economic evaluationscapital cost estimationpreliminary sizing

Soft Skills

customer interactioncommunicationanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingcollaborationtechnical presentationstakeholder engagementcontinuous improvementdata-driven decision makingrisk assessment

Certifications

B.Sc. in Chemical EngineeringM.Sc. in Chemical Engineering