QUA- Applications Engineer (Membrane Technologies)

Job Summary

This Applications Engineer will support the growth of our QUA Technologies portfolio. This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer with hands-on experience designing membrane-based systems (UF, RO, EDI) and deep knowledge of water chemistry.

Job Description

• Design membrane treatment systems (UF, RO, EDI/FEDI) including process calculations and performance modeling
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, datasheets, and proposal-level design packages
• Analyze water chemistry to optimize performance and mitigate fouling/scaling
• Support sales teams with technical proposals and customer discussions
• Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Product Management, and Operations
• Assist with piloting, product validation, and technical training as needed

Skill Requirements

• Technical problem-solving mindset
• Ownership, accountability, and strong communication skills

Essential Functions

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Job Demands

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, limited walking and standing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering
• 3–5 years of experience designing membrane systems
• Strong water chemistry and process engineering background
• Experience with membrane sizing tools (ROSA, WAVE, IMSDesign, etc.)
• Ability to prepare engineering documentation (PFDs, P&IDs, equipment lists)
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
• English required; Spanish, Portuguese, are a plus
• Ability to travel up to ~20%