Application Engineer (lead)

NX Filtration is a growing company in nanofiltration membranes. Our innovative solutions help remove PFAS, micropollutants, bacteria, viruses, colour and organic contaminants, creating sustainable solutions for drinking water, wastewater reuse and industrial water treatment.

To support our growing business in North America, we are looking for a (Lead) Application Engineer who will serve as the technical lead for the region.

Your Role

Reporting directly to the Country Manager North America, you will be responsible for leading technical activities across the region and supporting customers, partners and the sales team in the successful application of NX Filtration technology.

You will act as the primary technical contact for OEMs, EPC contractors, consulting engineers and end users, while coordinating closely with NX Filtration's technical teams in the Netherlands. The role requires regular travel throughout North America.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical topics and activities for NX Filtration in North America.

• Own technical inquiries from customers, OEMs, EPCs, consulting engineering firms and end users.

• Manage customer and partner accounts from a technical perspective.

• Lead technical discussions, customer presentations, product demonstrations and training sessions.

• Support the sales team with technical evaluations, proposals, presentations and customer engagements.

• Prepares projections, evaluate water analyses and operating conditions, and provides technical recommendations.

• Serves as the key technical link between the North American organisation and NX Filtration headquarters.

• Oversee the North American pilot fleet and coordinate pilot maintenance, servicing and deployment with NX Filtration's designated pilot hub.

• Support pilot and full-scale installations, commissioning, start-up, operator training and performance evaluations.

• Provide field engineering and troubleshooting support during pilot and full-scale project execution.

What You Bring

• BSc or MSc degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Technology or a related field.

• Experience in water treatment, membrane filtration or process engineering.

• Knowledge of water treatment processes and membrane technologies.

• Experience with system installation, commissioning and technical troubleshooting.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

• Customer-focused, hands-on and self-driven mindset.

• Willingness to travel frequently throughout North America.

What We Offer

• A highly independent role with regional responsibility.

• Breakthrough water treatment technology.

• A dynamic international environment.

• Competitive compensation and benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

• Contribute to solving global water challenges.