Sales Engineer – Evaporation Systems

Alfa Laval

. Serve as the technical lead for evaporation systems in sales opportunities .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in evaporation systems design, technical sales, and process optimization, with a strong foundation in thermodynamics and heat transfer principles. Capable of developing competitive proposals and providing technical support across various process industries.

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Evaporation Systems DesignTechnical Sales ExperienceProcess EngineeringThermodynamics and Heat TransferTechnical Proposal Development

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Hard Skills

Evaporation Process AnalysisEquipment Sizing and SelectionProcess OptimizationTechnical DocumentationSystem Integration

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganized and ProactiveSolution-Oriented

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeProcess Simulation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Industry Keywords

EthanolStarchSweetenersFood ProcessingFermentationDistilling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the technical lead for evaporation systems in sales opportunities
Support customer discussions, solution development, and proposal strategies
Analyze customer process requirements and recommend optimized evaporation system designs
Select, size, and configure evaporation equipment
Review customer specifications, process data, and drawings
Collaborate with product specialists to develop technically sound and commercially competitive solutions
Create and support proposals, including technical documentation, system descriptions, pricing inputs, and equipment drawings
Collaborate with sales managers, application engineers, and product specialists
Provide technical presentations, audits, site visits, and troubleshooting support
Resolve complex technical questions related to evaporation performance, process integration, and system optimization
Improve design standards, tools, and best practices for evaporation systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Process or Mechanical preferred), or equivalent relevant experience
3+ years of experience in technical sales, process engineering, applications engineering, or systems engineering required
Prior experience with evaporation systems strongly desired
Solid understanding of evaporation processes, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and industrial process design
Experience with equipment or system sizing, selection, and process optimization
Familiarity with heat transfer equipment is a strong advantage
Experience supporting customers in ethanol, starch, sweeteners, food, fermentation, distilling, or related process industries highly desirable
Experience preparing and supporting technical proposals
Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Proficiency in MS Office
Ability to quickly learn and apply proprietary sizing and process simulation tools
Organized, proactive, and solution-oriented; able to manage multiple opportunities and deadlines
Willingness to travel within North America, typically 10–20%
Candidates who reside in the US or have an established presence in the area are currently prioritized

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full benefits package
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) plan