Product Testing & Qualification Engineer

Osmoses; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity packages

Opportunity to contribute to decarbonization efforts

Work in a growth-oriented clean tech hub

Job summary

A clean technology company in Cambridge is seeking a Product Testing & Qualification Engineer to develop and implement testing methods for membrane technologies. This role requires collaboration with various teams to ensure effective product qualification and commercialization. Qualified candidates will possess a degree in chemical engineering and significant experience in testing membrane technologies in diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in chemical, petrochemical, or energy industry.
• Experience testing membrane samples using single and mixed gases.
• Proven ability to oversee design and perform critical reviews of test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to define gas separation testing conditions.
• Design and execute gas separation experimental campaigns.
• Ensure timely testing and qualification of membrane performance.

Skills

Gas separation testing

Laboratory scale testing equipment

Analytical instrumentation

Experimental campaign design

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemical engineering

Tools

Gas chromatographs

Sensors

Job description

Overview

Osmoses is preparing to build, qualify, and implement small- and large-scale pilots for the first Osmoses product line. The team will engage in process engineering, pre- and post-pilot membrane testing, and meticulous planning and design work guiding commercial-scale pilots. The Product Testing & Qualification Engineer will collaborate with the product development, engineering, implementation and commercial teams to qualify and launch the first-generation prototypes and products from Osmoses into customers' hands. The engineer will develop, implement, and maintain testing methods to qualify membrane coupons and fibers and contribute to the qualification of Osmoses' product and its commercialization of membrane technology.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collaborate with engineering and business teams to define gas separation testing conditions for membrane coupons and membrane fibers. Refine existing product qualification criteria in cross-functional collaboration if necessary.
• Design and execute in-house and/or external gas separation experimental campaigns, evaluating membrane coupons and membrane fibers performance in diverse environments, including pure gas, mixed gas and field mixtures aligned with the qualification criteria.
• Ensure timely testing and qualification of membrane coupons and membrane fibers with pure and mixed-gas feeds, including conducting tests, analyzing data, and validating data quality.
• Coordinate and manage specialized external testing of membrane coupons and membrane fibers as required for qualification.
• Maintain and update a database of testing contacts and internal project timelines, providing regular updates to the team.
• Create and maintain meticulous technical documentation, records, procedures, calibrations and operational guidelines for mixed-gas testing equipment and analytical equipment.
• Document and present qualification results, analysis and recommendations for continuation of product development and commercialization or product termination.
• Manage, procure, and maintain single-gas and custom mixture-gas cylinders for simulating a variety of feeds.

What We’re Looking For

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in chemical engineering or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of industrial experience in the chemical, petrochemical, or energy industry.
• Experience testing membrane samples as coupons and/or hollow fiber/spiral wound mini-modules using single and mixed gasses.
• A strong fundamental understanding of laboratory scale testing equipment and analytical instrumentation, including gas chromatographs and sensors.
• Proven ability to design or oversee the design and perform a critical design review of complex automated membrane test equipment.
• Proven ability to design, conduct, and document experimental campaigns evaluating membrane performance in diverse environments, including simulated mixtures.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to achieve company goals.
• Capability to contribute effectively within cross-functional teams.

What We Can Offer You

• Opportunity to contribute to addressing one of the biggest industrial decarbonization and energy efficiency challenges of this century.
• Work in a hub for clean tech with strong momentum and growth potential backed by leading venture capital firms.
• Competitive salary and equity packages.

Qualities we’re looking for

• Collaborative Team Player – thrives in a team environment and leverages diverse perspectives.
• Accountable & Transparent – highly organized, communicates progress openly, and adapts plans as needed.
• Clear & Impactful Communicator – communicates clearly, with data-informed ideas to internal teams and external partners.
• Agile & Adaptable – comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment and willing to learn new domains.
• Safety-First Mindset – prioritizes safety and well-being.
• Technically Rigorous & Analytical – strong problem-solving skills and high technical standards.
• Detail-Oriented & Self-Directed – manages multiple priorities with accuracy, able to work independently and in teams.
• Resilient & Growth-Oriented – maintains a solution-focused mindset and a drive to grow and succeed.

Our commitment

Osmoses is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law.

If you're excited about making a positive impact on the environment and being part of an innovative team, we'd love to hear from you!