Process Engineer - Biological Technology Specialist

Process Engineer - Biological Technology Specialist Remote role

What is the role?
The Process Engineer manages all aspects of process engineering for the commercialisation of VWTS& innovative biological technologies - including ZeeLung, ZeeNAMMOX, zeeDENSE and memDENSE - in Europe and other target regions.

The primary responsibility is to develop technically sound and commercially competitive solutions employing VWTS' innovative biological technologies and to ensure the successful design & startup of demonstration and full-scale plants in partnership with regional engineering teams.
The position requires a combination of process design expertise, and project management skills - along with commercial expertise in technical sales and customer relationships.

What are the day to day duties?
● Process design ownership for a portfolio of innovative biological technologies - including ZeeLung, ZeeNAMMOX, ZeeDENSE and memDENSE - in Europe and other target regions.
● Partner with regional Process and Commercial Engineering teams to develop competitive solutions.
● Support Biological Technology Commercialization Leads in developing project opportunities, including direct engagement with end users and engineers to define the customer challenge and position a technical solution.
● Ensure successful startup and operation of demonstration and full-scale plants in partnership with regional engineering teams.
● Build positive references by supporting the success of end users and collecting data to articulate the benefits of the technology.
● Create awareness of innovative biological technologies by presenting at conferences and engaging with stakeholders.
● Develop concepts for new products or product improvements by analyzing internal and external customer feedback, market research, emerging technology, and competitive trends.
● Monitor and report on competitor activity, including advanced technology and conventional competition.
● Work closely with the Commercial Engineering teams to ensure appropriate high-quality proposals.
● Work closely with regional Pilot and Process Engineering teams to ensure that the pilot equipment fleet meets market needs and to prioritize pilot projects and recommendations for new builds.
● Build, align and develop process & commercial engineering capabilities in target regions for technology scale-up.
● Develop design tools for use by regional process engineering teams for technology scale-up.

Requirements

Qualifications & Desired Characteristics
● B.S. degree in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or time served with emphasis in process design and controls of water and wastewater treatment unit operations
● Solid experience in water and biological treatment systems (Suspended Growth and Fixed Film processes)
● Experience with biological process simulators, such as BioWin, SIMBA, SUMO, and/or GPS-X
● Experience working with diverse, global teams
● Strong process and project management skills with ability to drive projects and meet deadlines
● Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
● Ability to communicate effectively and
● Proven customer interaction and commercial savvy
● Ability to travel for client meetings