Overview of RoleZwitterCo is seeking an experienced Senior Applications Engineer to join our team. This role will be a key contributor to ensuring the successful and high-impact application of ZwitterCo’s cutting-edge membranes across various industries, with an emphasis on water and wastewater applications. The candidate will play both internal- and external-facing roles and serve as a subject matter expert on the implementation and integration of ZwitterCo membranes into larger industrial process and wastewater operations. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in crossflow (tangential flow) filtration system design, including spiral wound reverse osmosis and ultrafiltration; membrane process integration within larger treatment plants; process and/or wastewater applications; as well as water and/or drinking water applications.Key to this role is the ability to work across functions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Successful candidates will be highly motivated and able to self-manage their work effort, allocating it to different priorities without losing track of less urgent projects. Candidates should be passionate about membrane technology and eager to work on the cutting edge, supporting early adopter customers in gaining value from our products.About ZwitterCo ZwitterCo has developed a breakthrough in materials science - a new class of zwitterionic membranes with unprecedented fouling resistance. Our membrane solutions perform beyond the limits of conventional filtration, making it practical to treat complex wastewater, purify water for reuse, and maximize efficiency in food processing applications. ZwitterCo serves customers in more than 20 countries across food and beverage, agricultural, and industrial sectors. We are rapidly investing in our technology, equipment, and global services platform to help our industrial customers achieve their most ambitious sustainability and growth targets.  We are grateful to have been named as Global Water Intelligence's 2023 Breakthrough Water Technology Company of the Year and Fast Company's Top Innovators of 2024. Responsibilities include <ul><li>Serve as an internal and customer-facing subject matter expert for ZwitterCo products and targeted applications/markets, with a focus on opportunities in Europe </li><li>Partner with the sales team in the customer discovery process and evaluate commercial opportunities for technical feasibility and risk</li><li>Provide post-sales technical support for partners and end users to ensure customer success, including visits to customer sites to check on product performance or troubleshooting</li><li>Develop process and system design guidelines for integration and fabrication partners in target applications/markets for spiral-wound membrane products</li><li>Provide leadership in the development of our internal knowledge base through the assimilation of existing research and planning internal studies to gather product performance data</li><li>Develop customer proposals, which include providing a design and cost estimation for membrane systems using internal tools and datasets, including proofreading and review of proposals developed by less experienced applications engineers</li><li>Lead in-person and online technical training for OEM engineers and/or end users </li><li>Evaluate, mitigate, and communicate technical risks associated with new applications, projects, and/or partners</li><li>Author technical guidance documents and give oral/written presentations to customers, industry partners, and ZwitterCo business leaders as needed</li><li>Provide mentorship to less experienced members of the applications engineering team </li></ul>Qualifications <ul><li>A university degree in an engineering discipline is required unless the candidate has extensive previous work experience in a comparable role. A degree in chemical, environmental, or mechanical engineering is preferred.</li><li>6+ years of experience with crossflow membrane systems is highly desired</li><li>Subject matter expertise in one or both of the following fields:<ul><li>Design and operation of industrial and/or brackish RO systems</li><li>Design and operation of food process membrane systems (sanitary RO/NF/UF)</li></ul></li><li>Broad and detailed working knowledge of non-membrane water and wastewater treatment technologies, such as coagulation/flocculation, softening, dissolved air flotation, etc.</li><li>Familiarity with current product lines for RO/NF/UF membranes common in the market</li><li>Proven experience working with equipment fabricators to design, build, and deliver custom solutions</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Comfort with public speaking (hosting training, webinars, etc) is required</li><li>Skilled in managing all phases of project delivery, from initial planning to final implementation, including the ability to effectively manage and oversee projects involving third-party vendors</li><li>Experience with local practices and regulations affecting water and wastewater treatment </li><li>Fluency in English is required, with technical proficiency for engineering discussions</li><li>Fluency in French and/or Arabic is highly desired</li></ul>Schedule, Travel, Compensation, and Location This full-time position will be located remotely in Europe. Access to a major international airport is highly desirable. This position will report to the Applications Engineering Manager.Travel for this role is expected to be up to 25%, mainly consisting of customer success site visits and conferences. Most travel is expected to be short (2-3 nights away). Travel to ZwitterCo offices in the US should be expected several times per year for meetings, training, and workshops. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and location and will include equity if applicable.

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Membrane solutions built to handle organic-heavy waste streams. We make it easy to manage the logistics, compliance, or reuse of challenging wastewater.

Senior Applications Engineer (EU)

Overview of RoleZwitterCo is seeking an experienced Senior Applications Engineer to join our team. This role will be a key contributor to ensuring the successful and high-impact application of ZwitterCo’s cutting-edge membranes across various industries, with an emphasis on water and wastewater applications. The candidate will play both internal- and external-facing roles and serve as a subject matter expert on the implementation and integration of ZwitterCo membranes into larger industrial process and wastewater operations. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in crossflow (tangential flow) filtration system design, including spiral wound reverse osmosis and ultrafiltration; membrane process integration within larger treatment plants; process and/or wastewater applications; as well as water and/or drinking water applications.Key to this role is the ability to work across functions in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Successful candidates will be highly motivated and able to self-manage their work effort, allocating it to different priorities without losing track of less urgent projects. Candidates should be passionate about membrane technology and eager to work on the cutting edge, supporting early adopter customers in gaining value from our products.About ZwitterCo ZwitterCo has developed a breakthrough in materials science - a new class of zwitterionic membranes with unprecedented fouling resistance. Our membrane solutions perform beyond the limits of conventional filtration, making it practical to treat complex wastewater, purify water for reuse, and maximize efficiency in food processing applications. ZwitterCo serves customers in more than 20 countries across food and beverage, agricultural, and industrial sectors. We are rapidly investing in our technology, equipment, and global services platform to help our industrial customers achieve their most ambitious sustainability and growth&nbsp;targets. &nbsp;We are grateful to have been named as Global Water Intelligence's 2023 Breakthrough Water Technology Company of the Year and Fast Company's Top Innovators of 2024. Responsibilities include <ul><li>Serve as an internal and customer-facing subject matter expert for ZwitterCo products and targeted applications/markets, with a focus on opportunities in Europe&nbsp;</li><li>Partner with the sales team in the customer discovery process and evaluate commercial opportunities for technical feasibility and risk</li><li>Provide post-sales technical support for partners and end users to ensure customer success, including visits to customer sites to check on product performance or troubleshooting</li><li>Develop process and system design guidelines for integration and fabrication partners in target applications/markets for spiral-wound membrane products</li><li>Provide leadership in the development of our internal knowledge base through the assimilation of existing research and planning internal studies to gather product performance data</li><li>Develop customer proposals, which include providing a design and cost estimation for membrane systems using internal tools and datasets, including proofreading and review of proposals developed by less experienced applications engineers</li><li>Lead in-person and online technical training for OEM engineers and/or end users&nbsp;</li><li>Evaluate, mitigate, and communicate technical risks associated with new applications, projects, and/or partners</li><li>Author technical guidance documents and give oral/written presentations to customers, industry partners, and ZwitterCo business leaders as needed</li><li>Provide mentorship to less experienced members of the applications engineering team </li></ul>Qualifications&nbsp;<ul><li>A university degree in an engineering discipline is required unless the candidate has extensive previous work experience in a comparable role. A degree in chemical, environmental, or mechanical engineering is preferred.</li><li>6+ years of experience with crossflow membrane systems is highly desired</li><li>Subject matter expertise in one or both of the following fields:<ul><li>Design and operation of industrial and/or brackish RO systems</li><li>Design and operation of food process membrane systems (sanitary RO/NF/UF)</li></ul></li><li>Broad and detailed working knowledge of non-membrane water and wastewater treatment technologies, such as coagulation/flocculation, softening, dissolved air flotation, etc.</li><li>Familiarity with current product lines for RO/NF/UF membranes common in the market</li><li>Proven experience working with equipment fabricators to design, build, and deliver custom solutions</li><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Comfort with public speaking (hosting training, webinars, etc) is required</li><li>Skilled in managing all phases of project delivery, from initial planning to final implementation, including&nbsp;the ability to effectively manage and oversee projects involving third-party vendors</li><li>Experience with local practices and regulations affecting water and wastewater treatment&nbsp;</li><li>Fluency in English is required, with technical proficiency for engineering discussions</li><li>Fluency in French and/or Arabic is highly desired</li></ul>Schedule, Travel, Compensation, and Location This full-time position will be located remotely in Europe. Access to a major international airport is highly desirable. This position will report to the Applications Engineering Manager.Travel for this role is expected to be up to 25%, mainly consisting of customer success site visits and conferences. Most travel is expected to be short (2-3 nights away). Travel to ZwitterCo offices in the US should be expected several times per year for meetings, training, and workshops.&nbsp;Compensation will be commensurate with experience and location and will include equity if applicable.

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