Membrane Application Engineer - Reverse Osmosis

Aquaporin is an innovative water technology company leveraging biotechnology to improve the efficiency of water treatment and concentration of various streams. Our main strategy is to develop the Aquaporin Inside® technology capable of separating and purifying water from all other compounds.

Join Aquaporin's mission to revolutionize water purification!

We are seeking a Membrane Application Engineer for Reverse Osmosis (RO)to join our Commercial Engineering Reverse Osmosis (CERO) department. You will play an important role in performance testing and understanding the technical value propositions of our innovative biomimetic Aquaporin Inside® RO products and prototypes. Supporting our customers and our sales team with your technical expertise will be instrumental as we strive to become a world leader in energy-efficient membrane filtration solutions.

Our CERO team is dedicated to driving the growth and innovation of our Aquaporin Inside® RO products. We oversee production scaling, product development, and technical support for our Aquaporin Inside® RO flat sheets, elements, and Point-of-Use purification systems. To achieve this, we collaborate closely with contract manufacturers worldwide and internal teams, including R&D, product management, branding & marketing, sales, and more.

Your responsibilities and tasks will include:

• Product Development: Designing RO flat sheet, element, and PoU system performance and stress tests to define operating ranges, applications, and limitations. Coordinating timely and safe execution of product testing using internal and external resources. Validating product compliance against local performance and material standards, e.g., NSF 58 (USA), Indian BIS standards, Chinese MOH standards, etc.
• Technical Expertise: Analyzing and communicating test results, recommendations, and risks. Creating technical documentation for internal and external use and training (datasheets, manuals, tutorials, presentations).
• Customer Support: Delivering technical expertise to customers and internal stakeholders. Actively participating in customer meetings and site visits to ensure technical alignment and address customer needs.
• Commercial Support: Supporting the preparation of commercial and technical proposals that highlight the value proposition of our Aquaporin Inside® RO products.
• Foster collaboration: Working closely together with colleagues across departments and contract manufacturers to ensure efficient production and delivery of our products.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree (M.Sc.): Environmental (Water) Engineering and/or Process Engineering or a closely related field.
• Proven experience: Hands-on industry experience in membrane separation, characterization, and application in water treatment processes is essential. Preferably +5 years.
• Collaborative & Agile: You thrive in a dynamic environment, collaborating effectively across all levels and skillfully managing multiple priorities.
• Independent & Proactive: You demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle projects independently and drive them towards completion.
• Excellent Communication skills: Proficiency in written and spoken English is required.

Join our team and revolutionize biomimetic and energy-efficient water purification. We seek a positive, entrepreneurial team player who can juggle multiple tasks while driving projects forward independently. Your ability to think creatively and take initiative will be instrumental in shaping our company's future.

The position is based in Kongens Lyngby, just north of Copenhagen, Denmark.

Should you have any questions, please contact Head of CERO, Jan Benecke, on +45 53 55 55 22 or HR Director, Marianne Vinther, on +45 53 55 55 11.

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.

Aquaporin offers an exciting and challenging job in an international environment focused on revolutionizing the water purification industry. We are a dynamic organization with a strong professional as well as social profile. We are located in state-of-the-art facilities in Kongens Lyngby, north of Copenhagen.

At Aquaporin, we value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity, race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

Application deadline:
3. November 2024