Technical Sales Engineer - Ethanol - Illinois

Whitefox Technologies

$95K — $115K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.Sc. degree in Chemical Engineering or related field; advanced degree (M.Sc.) is a plus.
  • 5+ years in process engineering or technical-commercial roles, ideally within industrial, energy, or chemical sectors.
  • 3+ years using process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen Plus, HYSYS, ChemCAD).
  • Experience in Technical Sales Engineering or customer-facing technical roles is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with ethanol production processes or membrane technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Engage with customers to develop membrane-based solutions tailored to their needs.
  • Represent company values and ensure safety standards in all customer interactions.
  • Present technical aspects of products during customer meetings, both virtual and in-person.
  • Create conceptual designs to enhance energy efficiency and operational performance.
  • Develop simulation models to validate proposed solution benefits.
  • Estimate project benefits, including utility savings and carbon credits.
  • Gather data for engineering deliverables like process flow diagrams and equipment lists.

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Education Assistance
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
Full Job Description
Technical Sales Engineer - US

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


What you'll bring

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 who align with our core values:
  • Innovation & Strategic Thinking
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Learning Agility & Resilience
  • Outcome-Driven Execution


Job Specs:
  • Full-time, Permanent, Based in United States
  • Travel expected: 25%
  • Valid Driver's License required

Additional pay:
  • Bonus Pay

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


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