Pre-Sales Engineer – Global High Tech

Role Overview

• Work closely with Solution Architects to translate predefined architectures into detailed technical specifications and client-ready proposals for Designers.
• Prepare design documents, system diagrams, and compliance materials that reflect the architect’s solution blueprint.
• Deliver workshops and technical sessions to internal teams and external partners to explain solution details.
• Partner with product managers, R&D, and service engineers to validate feasibility and ensure smooth handover from design to delivery.
• Support sales teams and design firms with technical presentations, demonstrations, and responses to RFPs.
• Ensure Ecolab/Nalco Water solutions are accurately represented in consultant specifications and bid documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical or equivalent)
• Relevant experience in water treatment, industrial systems, or complex technical solutions
• Experience in technical roles with customer exposure (e.g. pre-sales, application engineering, technical support)
• Ability to interpret and translate solution architectures into detailed technical specifications
• Experience in preparing technical documentation, system diagrams (e.g. P&ID, layouts), compliance and regulatory documents
• Familiarity with RFP/RFQ processes and related technical responses
• Knowledge of water treatment solutions, industrial systems, or sustainability technologies
• Understanding of relevant technical standards and regulatory requirements
• Proven experience working cross-functionally with: Solution Architects, Product Management, R&D, Service/Field Engineers
• Ability to validate technical feasibility and support the transition from design to execution
• Experience working in matrix and international environments
• Strong capability to simplify complex technical concepts into clear, customer-oriented messaging
• Capability to assemble and troubleshoot electronic systems including pumps, sensors, and other electro-mechanical hardware systems is an advantage
• Knowledge of cooling technologies, cold plates, and cooling distribution units is an advantage.
• Self-starter, who is willing to learn and has a ‘hands-on’ approach
• Good communication skills; with the ability to deliver complex information in an easy-to-understand format
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Works well under pressure
• Proficiency in English (both written and verbal) required.

Benefits

• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company and a team that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best
• A culture that values safety first, including training and personal protection.