Senior Applications Engineer (EMEA)

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Overview of Role

ZwitterCo is actively seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to become an integral part of their team. This role is pivotal, ensuring the successful application of ZwitterCo's innovative membranes across diverse industries, with a strong emphasis on water and wastewater applications. The Senior Applications Engineer will not only have internal responsibilities but will also engage with external stakeholders, acting as a subject matter expert on how to successfully implement and integrate ZwitterCo membranes into larger industrial and wastewater operations.

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Senior Applications Engineer encompass a variety of tasks that align with the company’s goals and objectives. Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Serving as a subject matter expert internally and for customers on ZwitterCo products and targeted applications/markets.
• Collaborating with the sales team during the customer discovery process and assessing commercial opportunities for technical feasibility and risk.
• Providing post-sales technical support for partners and end-users, which may involve site visits to check on product performance or troubleshoot issues.
• Developing process and system design guidelines for integration and fabrication partners focusing on spiral-wound membrane products.
• Leading the development of ZwitterCo’s internal knowledge base by accumulating existing research and planning internal studies to gather product performance data.
• Crafting customer proposals that include design and cost estimation for membrane systems, and reviewing proposals by less experienced applications engineers.
• Conducting technical training sessions for OEM engineers and end-users both in-person and online.
• Assessing and communicating technical risks related to new applications, projects, and partners.
• Authoring technical guidance documents and delivering presentations to customers, industry partners, and ZwitterCo business leaders.
• Offering mentorship to junior members of the applications engineering team.

Required Qualifications

Candidates interested in this role will need to meet a specific set of qualifications to ensure they can effectively contribute to ZwitterCo's objectives. The minimum requirements are as follows:

• A university degree in engineering is mandatory, with a preference for candidates with a degree in chemical, environmental, or mechanical engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience supporting crossflow membrane systems.
• Expertise in one or both of the following areas:
  • Design and operation of industrial or brackish reverse osmosis (RO) systems.
  • Design and operation of food process membrane systems, including sanitary RO/NF/UF.
• Comprehensive knowledge of non-membrane water and wastewater treatment technologies, including coagulation/flocculation, softening, and dissolved air flotation.
• Familiarity with current market products related to RO/NF/UF membranes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required, with comfort in public speaking (hosting training, webinars, etc.).
• An understanding of local regulations affecting water and wastewater treatment is essential.
• Fluency in English is required, while fluency in French and/or Arabic is highly desired.

Work Environment and Expectations

This position is fully remote, with the potential location being anywhere in Europe or the Middle East. However, access to a major international airport is highly desirable for travel, which is expected to be approximately 25% of the role. This travel primarily consists of customer success site visits and attending conferences, typically involving short trips of 2-3 nights. Additionally, travel to ZwitterCo offices in the US will occur several times each year for training and strategic meetings.

Compensation Structure

While specific salary information is not provided, it is noted that compensation will be commensurate with experience and location, which often indicates that the company values expertise and background. The compensation package may also include equity options, making the role potentially lucrative depending on the growth and success of ZwitterCo.

About ZwitterCo

ZwitterCo has gained attention in the materials science sector for developing a new class of zwitterionic membranes. This breakthrough technology offers unprecedented fouling resistance, allowing the effective filtration of complex water, wastewater, and process streams. The company’s products stand as the leading tools for reusing wastewater, providing exciting advancements in maximizing efficiency in food and ingredient separations. ZwitterCo’s innovative approach led to accolades such as Global Water Intelligence's 2023 Breakthrough Water Technology Company of the Year and inclusion in Fast Company's Top Innovators of 2024. The company operates commercially across numerous sectors, including food and beverage, agriculture, and various industrial applications, and is continually evolving its technology platform for broader applications.

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