Remote Applications Engineer: Membrane Systems & Water Tech

Aquatech; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Aquatech is seeking a technically strong Applications Engineer to support the growth of our QUA Technologies portfolio. This role is ideal for engineers with hands-on membrane-based system design experience (UF/RO/EDI) and water chemistry knowledge.

This position offers remote or hybrid work options depending on location. Responsibilities include designing membrane systems, creating PFDs/P&IDs, and assisting with piloting and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years applying membrane systems in industrial or municipal water processes.
• Experience with membrane sizing tools (ROSA, WAVE, IMSDesign).
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• English required; Spanish, Portuguese are a plus.
• Ability to travel up to ~20%.

Responsibilities

• Design membrane treatment systems (UF, RO, EDI/FEDI) including process calculations and performance modeling.
• Develop PFDs, P&IDs, datasheets, and proposal-level design packages.
• Analyze water chemistry to optimize performance and mitigate fouling/scaling.
• Support sales teams with technical proposals and customer discussions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Product Management, and Operations.
• Assist with piloting, product validation, and technical training as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Ownership & accountability

Global teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

ROSA

WAVE

IMSDesign

Job description

Aquatech is seeking a technically strong Applications Engineer to support the growth of our QUA Technologies portfolio. This role is ideal for engineers with hands-on membrane-based system design experience (UF/RO/EDI) and water chemistry knowledge.

This position offers remote or hybrid work options depending on location. Responsibilities include designing membrane systems, creating PFDs/P&IDs, and assisting with piloting and training.