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

The Dupont Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont in New South Wales seeks a Senior Water Process Engineer (R&D - Membrane Technology & Product Development) to lead pilot-scale development, optimize UF/MBR processes and support product commercialisation.

You will guide pilot and validation programs, analyze performance data, and translate findings into actionable process improvements while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with global teams.

Qualifications

• Essential: degree in chemical/environmental/water engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in water treatment or filtration tech.
• Strong knowledge of UF/MBR, fouling and cleaning processes.
• Experience with pilot plants and field tests.
• Proficient in PLC/SCADA and data analysis; strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimisation of UF and MBR technologies.
• Plan and run pilot trials and validation programs.
• Analyse pilot and field performance data; drive improvements.
• Support technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing.
• Provide technical support to commercial and field teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to roadmaps.

Skills

UF & MBR

Pilot plants

PLC/SCADA

Tech leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

Chemical/Environmental/Wtr Eng degree

Tools

PLC

SCADA

Process control systems

Job description

Senior Water Process Engineer (R&D - Membrane Technology & Product Development)### Senior Water Process Engineer (R&D - Membrane Technology & Product Development)Apply: Hybrid: South Windsor, New South Wales: Full time: Posted Today: 250467WAt DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers# Key ResponsibilitiesProvide technical leadership for pilot filtration infrastructure, operations, validation testing and product qualification activities supporting global DuPont products.### Water & Membrane Process Development* Lead development and optimisation 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.* Analyse pilot and field performance data.* Convert testing outcomes into product and process improvements.### Product Commercialisation* 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 new 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 analysing 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 commercialisation experience.* Knowledge of membrane integrity, validation and regulatory requirements.* Experience working directly with utilities, industrial water or wastewater treatment facilities.