Senior Water Process Engineer (R&D; - Membrane Technology & Product Development)

Provide technical leadership for pilot filtration infrastructure, operations, validation testing and product qualification activities supporting global DuPont products.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for pilot filtration infrastructure, operations, validation testing and product qualification activities supporting global DuPont products.

Water & Membrane Process Development

- Lead development and optimization of UF and MBR technologies.
- Develop operating strategies, cleaning protocols and process performance improvements.
- Support next-generation product development programs.
- Translate customer and operational challenges into product improvement opportunities.

Pilot & Validation Programs

- Operate and manage pilot and demonstration systems.
- Plan and execute pilot trials and validation programs.
- Analyze pilot and field performance data.
- Convert testing outcomes into product and process improvements.

Product Commercialization

- Support technology transfer from R&D; into manufacturing and commercial deployment.
- Develop technical reports, process guidelines and operating recommendations.
- Participate in product qualification and validation activities.

Customer & Technical Support

- Investigate membrane and plant performance issues.




- Support customer troubleshooting and process optimization.
- Provide technical expertise to commercial, applications and field service teams.
- Participate in customer-facing technical discussions.

Innovation & Technology Leadership

- Identify current technology opportunities.
- Support patent generation and intellectual property development.
- Contribute to technology roadmaps and strategic development projects.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across projects.

Qualifications

Essential

- Degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Engineering or related discipline.
- Minimum 8+ years experience in water treatment, process engineering or filtration technologies.
- Strong understanding of UF, MBR, membrane fouling and cleaning processes.
- Experience analyzing process performance and troubleshooting complex technical issues.
- Experience with pilot plants and field trials.
- Experience with PLC, SCADA or process control systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Highly Desirable

- Industrial process scale-up and commercialization experience.
- Knowledge of membrane integrity, validation and regulatory requirements.
- Experience working directly with utilities, industrial water or wastewater treatment facilities.

📌 Senior Water Process Engineer (Windsor)
🏢 Dupont
📍 Windsor