Senior Water Process Engineer - UF/MBR Pilot & Leadership

Filmtec Water Mexico, S de R.L. de C.V.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 171,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont is seeking a senior engineer to lead pilot filtration infrastructure, validate products, and advance UF/MBR technology across global operations. You will drive process improvements, support tech transfer to manufacturing, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with customer-facing teams and strategic projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on pilot plant leadership, data analysis, and strong communication to translate field challenges into robust water treatment solutions for diverse

Qualifications

• Degree in chemical/environmental/water engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in water treatment, process engineering or filtration technologies.
• Strong understanding of UF/MBR and membrane fouling/cleaning processes.
• Experience in pilot plants and field trials.
• Experience with PLC/SCADA or process control systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for pilot filtration infrastructure, operations, validation testing and product qualification activities supporting global DuPont products.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Water treatment engineering

Process engineering

Membrane technology (UF/MBR)

Pilot plant operations

Troubleshooting complex technical

Process control systems (PLC/SCADA)

Technical communication

Education

Chemical Engineering degree

Environmental/Water Engineering degree

Tools

PLC

SCADA

Process control systems

Job description

DuPont is seeking a senior engineer to lead pilot filtration infrastructure, validate products, and advance UF/MBR technology across global operations. You will drive process improvements, support tech transfer to manufacturing, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with customer-facing teams and strategic projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on pilot plant leadership, data analysis, and strong communication to translate field challenges into robust water treatment solutions for diverse