Senior Application Engineer (MicroE)

About the role

The Senior Application Engineer will play a crucial part in designing cutting-edge Ultra Pure Water (UPW) treatment solutions for Veolia's MicroElectronics Applications Engineering Team in North America. This role involves working closely with clients, managing the bid lifecycle, and collaborating with a global team.

Responsibilities

• Lead bid strategy development in partnership with Sales, qualifying opportunities, and organizing resources to meet submission deadlines
• Translate customer requirements into tailored Veolia solutions, optimizing competitive positioning and value delivery
• Collaborate with Process Engineering to design flowsheet processes that solve complex water treatment challenges
• Develop technical documentation, including P&IDs and proposal materials that clearly communicate solution advantages
• Manage cost estimation by partnering with Sourcing teams to obtain quotes and finalize competitive pricing
• Drive proposal development by leading meetings, reviews, and cross-functional coordination
• Establish project timelines and prioritize deliverables while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines
• Ensure compliance with internal bid development procedures, tracking, and forecasting protocols

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related accredited field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in chemical/mechanical engineering or related discipline
• Proven expertise in ultra pure water treatment technologies
• Demonstrated success in bid/proposal development with strong technical and commercial analysis skills
• Track record in customer-facing technical sales or engineering roles
• Fluency in English (written and verbal)
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• French language skills may be useful
• Experience with contractual terms and conditions analysis