Application Development Engineer – Professional Hygiene
About The Position
Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success. As an Application Development Engineer – Professional Hygiene , you will play a critical role in supporting the successful deployment of Arxada technologies across industrial water, municipal wastewater, and food & beverage applications . Working closely with experienced technical colleagues, you will provide hands‑on field and engineering support for pilot trials, full‑scale trials, and commercial installations. You will be part of a highly collaborative, cross‑functional team spanning Marketing, Sales, R&D, and Regulatory, contributing to growth strategy projects and helping translate innovative chemistry into real‑world customer solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to build deep application expertise in hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid (PAA), and peroxygen systems , while making a tangible impact on customer adoption and business growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Early‑career to developing experience in industrial, water treatment, food & beverage, or related process applications.
- Hands‑on aptitude with mechanical systems such as pumps, tanks, piping, and measurement devices.
- Strong problem‑solving mindset with the ability to work safely in field‑based and customer‑facing environments.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across technical and commercial teams.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites as required to support trials and installations.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning, installation, start‑up, operation, and troubleshooting of feed and handling systems (e.g., pumps, storage, and measurement devices) under guidance of senior technical staff.
- Provide hands‑on field technical and engineering support for pilot trials, full‑scale trials, and commercial installations across Professional Hygiene applications.
- Assist with basic system design input, equipment selection, fabrication coordination, and safe implementation of customer solutions.
- Coordinate trial execution with OEMs and internal stakeholders to ensure site‑specific operational requirements and constraints are met.
- Install, operate, and maintain field trial equipment, including routine inspections, minor repairs, data collection, and escalation of technical issues when required.
- Support testing, demonstrations, and performance evaluations of feed systems, documenting operating conditions, results, and key learnings.
- Independently design and conduct experiments to develop new ideas, concepts, formulations, or expanded application uses aligned with market needs.
- Partner with Business Development, Sales, and Marketing to deliver technical insights that accelerate customer adoption and growth.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan
- medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
