Senior Application Engineer - Ultrapure Water & Microelectronics

Veolia Environnement SA•Trevose, PA

1d•$109,296 - $154,814•Remote

About The Position

The position can be remote, and the individual can work anywhere in North America. This is a mechanical/chemical process engineering role within industrial water treatment, requiring direct experience in high-purity water, UPW systems, or semiconductor water infrastructure. As a Sr. Applications Engineer, you will be the first technical point of contact for clients, partnering with Sales and Process Engineering to develop innovative water treatment solutions for complex, mission-critical applications. You will own the complete proposal lifecycle, from lead qualification through system design, costing, and contract handover, while collaborating across global teams and time zones.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
Minimum 5 years of experience in chemical/mechanical engineering or related discipline.
Proven expertise in ultra pure 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.
Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer's License (PE) 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

Leverage expertise in mass transfer, fluid dynamics, and inorganic chemistry to design custom ultrapure water (UPW) systems.
Work across a diverse equipment portfolio including 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 other engineering disciplines (electrical, mechanical, etc.) to develop comprehensive proposal packages.
Create compelling proposal documents that showcase Veolia's superior process designs and integrated solutions.
Support Sales with technical consultations and customer presentations.
Translate complex engineering into clear client communication.