Industry Technical Consultant

Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, is seeking an Industry Technical Consultant to join our Global High Tech Division, supporting primary or secondary wastewater applications for the Microelectronics industry. Our team of Industry Technical Consultants plays a crucial role in supporting business growth, driving innovation, and transferring knowledge to ensure the success of our programs and clients' operations.

• The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact with a company that is passionate about your career development
• Paid industry certification and continuous learning opportunities
• Enjoy a flexible, independent work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package starting day 1 of employment - medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), company paid pension, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement and more!

• Collaborate with field sales and corporate account teams to support industry-specific or strategic technical sales opportunities.
• Assist sales representatives and Corporate Account Managers in making industry-specific technical/application related sales calls and presentations in specific product and market applications.
• Work closely with clients to understand their technology requirements, recommend suitable solutions, and provide training and support to ensure proper use of implemented systems.
• Lead problem solving efforts by utilizing various root cause analysis methodologies to resolve application or best practice concerns at customer sites.
• Conduct Best Practice Gap Analysis to identify gaps in water treatment programs and recommend operational efficiency improvement projects in a documented report.
• Quantify operational savings for efficiency improvement projects.
• Collaborate with R&D and Marketing on Innovation projects, from ideation to launch, by completing Phase Gate milestones such as refining value propositions, defining operational savings, creating technical documentation, and educating internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead innovation pilot applications, technical trials and market trials.
• Create, manage, and sustain comprehensive knowledge resources tailored for both associates and customers.
• Facilitate training for associates and customers, sharing your specialized knowledge to foster skill development and proficiency.

• This position is remote and will primarily support customers in North America with the potential for international exposure.
• Targeted accounts in the Microelectronics Industry
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• 50% or more overnight travel required.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, etc.) or Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, etc.).
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in successful project implementation, engineering, technical sales, or field sales support experience in Microelectronics industries.
• Operational experience with wastewater systems, including but not limited to: copper removal, fluoride removal, specialty systems, and/or biological treatment.
• Problem solving mindset and familiarity with various root cause analysis methods.
• Natural curiosity, accelerated speed of understanding, and a desire to teach and educate others.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
• No immigration sponsorship offered for this role.

• Professional Engineer or EIT.
• Design experience with wastewater systems, including but not limited to: copper removal, fluoride removal, specialty systems, biological treatment.
• Excellent team orientation, proactivity and sense of urgency in supporting business growth and market leadership through differentiated technology and expertise.
• Self-motivated, pro‑active, result‑oriented professional.
• Recognized as an expert in industry or technology focus.
• Ability to understand a total plant approach to water.

The total Compensation range for this position is $135,400–$203,000 which includes base pay and target incentive based on performance, per plan terms. Many factors are taken into…