Job summary

My Client is recruiting for a Process Engineer in the Water Sector

Key skills required for this role

Water

Important

Water Sector Experience

Job description

My Client is recruiting for a Process Engineer in the Water Sector

What will I be doing?

The company designs and builds small-scale water purification systems for applications such as molecular biology, pharmaceutical research, trace analysis, clinical assays 'and sterilisation.

Primarily the work will involve operating new technologies and processes, in laboratory-scale test rigs, prototypes and finished products; This will include, design of process and test methodology, component specification, test rig build & automation/controls, sample collection/testing, mass balances, performance monitoring & optimisation, and work write-up.

Operation of test equipment associated with new products and processes

• Involvement in the process design and testing of new products
• Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team with a design and build focus, setting design and test work objectives.
• Creation and automation of test rigs to prove water purification processes and technologies
• Running test programmes for new products/technologies.
• Completion of practical test work including data logging, interrogation, interpretation, and evaluation.
• Accurate recording of experimental results, report writing, and outcome presentation.
• Innovation is expected; including identifying, learning about & sourcing, technologies and components to create successful new processes.
• A pragmatic approach using initiative and problem solving is very important.
• Participation in site trials of prototypes.

Project Support

• Acquire a detailed familiarity with the technologies used in water purification and with the range of products. Provide support to other team members and departments in this regard.
• Collaboration with departments such as Production, QC, and Technical Support in order to troubleshoot/ problem solve in technology-based queries/issues.

Other features of the job that require emphasis;

• A high degree of flexibility enables us to react to changing priorities.
• Interaction with a variety of departments, disciplines, and people; Supporting by sharing and applying knowledge/skills outside R&D while gathering information and experience from this for use in our area.
• Working in the R&D Department, information security and confidentiality are essential.
• High standards with regard to practical work; tidiness, cleanliness, and safety are of paramount importance.
• A 'can-do' attitude with a willingness to contribute new ideas, try new approaches, and learn from failures.

Experience and Qualifications:

• A degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, or similar technical qualification. Strong fundamental knowledge in science with a desire to develop and learn further.
• Experience of working within a technical/practical environment such as in a team of scientists/engineers.
• Practical knowledge, skill and aptitude are essential; As are a 'hands-on' approach, a proactive attitude and sound appreciation for health and safety concerns.
• A natural and logical problem solver; using your own initiative to find and implement solutions, as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to critique work of self and peers to maintain the high standards of work delivered by the department.
• Strength in mathematics, to manipulate & interrogation of numerical data is essential.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Flexibility and Time Management in order to manage multiple tasks and prioritise.
• The ability to demonstrate examples of practical aptitude/skills