Applications Engineer (Membrane Technology)

TL;DR

Applications Engineer (Membrane Technology): Designing and optimizing membrane-based water treatment systems (UF, RO, EDI) with an accent on process calculations, water chemistry analysis, and proposal development. Focus on creating technical design packages, supporting sales teams, and ensuring system performance through rigorous modeling and validation.

Location: Must be based in the UK, Spain, Italy, France, or Germany

Company

A global provider of water and process technology solutions focused on sustainability, water reuse, and desalination.

What you will do

• Design membrane treatment systems including process calculations and performance modeling.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, equipment lists, and proposal-level design packages.
• Analyze water chemistry to optimize system performance and mitigate fouling or scaling.
• Support sales teams with technical proposals and customer-facing discussions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, and Product Management teams.
• Assist with piloting, product validation, and technical training.

Requirements

• Must be based in the UK, Spain, Italy, France, or Germany.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience applying membrane systems in industrial or municipal water processes.
• Proficiency with membrane sizing tools such as ROSA, WAVE, or IMSDesign.
• Experience preparing engineering documentation including PFDs and P&IDs.
• English proficiency required.
• Ability to travel up to 20% with a valid passport.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Participation in a 401K plan (subject to eligibility).
• Opportunity to work in a global team environment focused on climate adaptation and sustainability.