Applications Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the sales team, laboratory personnel, and various other departments on technical issues.

• Partner with sales to deliver technical support and recommend appropriate lab services to address technical challenges and interpret results.

• Offer direct technical assistance to customers on specific projects, including troubleshooting and optimizing membrane systems.

• Assist with membrane pilot studies, encompassing planning, initiation, operation, performance monitoring, data analysis, and technical suggestions.

• Provide engineering support for membrane systems, focusing on performance assessment, troubleshooting, and optimization.

• Develop and deliver technical guidance on membrane Clean-In-Place (CIP) procedures, covering chemical selection, cleaning conditions, and performance assessment.

• Author and present case studies at industry conferences.

• Write white papers detailing the company’s technical experiences.

• Visit client locations to offer technical support, collect samples, and provide additional assistance as necessary.

• Offer guidance and training support to customers.

• Read and adhere to company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relevant to the role.

• Create and revise SOPs as required due to changing work conditions.

• Perform other assigned duties.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or engineering.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient in calibrating and operating laboratory equipment.

• Strong mathematical skills with the ability to perform calculations.

• Computer literate with a solid understanding of MS Excel, MS Word, and Adobe Acrobat.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the water treatment sector and with membrane systems.

• Familiarity with membrane system commissioning, startups, and pilot studies.

• Capability to interpret operational data, process flow diagrams, and technical documentation.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including evaluating membrane system performance and providing technical recommendations.

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.

• Capacity to lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), including lab coats, gloves, safety glasses, and other protective gear.

• Willingness to travel to customer sites and trade conferences, which may involve driving and occasional air travel.

🏝️ Benefits

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided and required for job responsibilities.

• Opportunities for travel to customer sites and trade conferences, including occasional air travel.