Senior Application Engineer - Ultrapure Water & Microelectronics
About The Position
Veolia is hiring a Senior Application Engineer for a mechanical or chemical process engineering role in industrial water treatment. The position may be performed remotely from anywhere in North America. Candidates must have direct experience in high-purity water, ultrapure water (UPW) systems, or semiconductor water infrastructure. The engineer will serve as a primary technical contact for clients and partner with Sales and Process Engineering to develop water treatment solutions for complex, mission-critical applications. The role owns the proposal lifecycle, from lead qualification through system design, costing, and contract handover, and involves collaboration with global teams and time zones. The work includes designing custom UPW systems and preparing process flow diagrams, mass balances, equipment selections, and system layouts. The engineer will coordinate proposal schedules and resources, manage vendor and subcontractor relationships, assess technical specifications and scope changes, and collaborate with other engineering disciplines. The role also supports Sales through technical consultations and customer presentations, communicating complex engineering concepts clearly.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
- At least 5 years of experience in chemical or mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.
- Proven expertise in ultrapure water treatment technologies.
- Strong foundation in mass transfer, fluid dynamics, and inorganic chemistry.
- Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a global, fast-paced environment.
- Direct experience in high-purity water, UPW systems, or semiconductor water infrastructure.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer's License or ability to obtain one within 1 year.
- Direct experience with water treatment systems and industrial operations.
- Familiarity with ultrapure water or semiconductor manufacturing applications.
Responsibilities
- Design custom ultrapure water systems using expertise in mass transfer, fluid dynamics, and inorganic chemistry.
- Work with ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, UV destruction, electrodeionization, and ion exchange technologies.
- Develop process flow diagrams, mass balances, equipment selections, and system layouts with Process Engineering.
- Own proposal schedules and coordinate resources across engineering teams.
- Manage vendor and subcontractor relationships throughout the proposal cycle.
- Evaluate technical specifications, manage scope changes, and ensure on-time delivery.
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and other engineering disciplines to develop proposal packages.
- Support Sales with technical consultations and customer presentations.
- Translate complex engineering concepts into clear client communication.
- Manage the proposal lifecycle from lead qualification through system design, costing, and contract handover.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on Day 1
- 401(k) plan with a 3% default contribution plus matching
- Flexible Spending and Health Saving Accounts
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Parental leave
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
