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Advanced Treatment Research Engineer
$110k-138k (estimate)
Full Time | Durable Manufacturing
3 Days Ago
Advanced Drainage Systems is Hiring an Advanced Treatment Research Engineer Near Old Saybrook, CT
OverviewHeadquartered in Old Saybrook, CT, Infiltrator Water Technologies is the leading provider of engineered plastic chambers, synthetic aggregates, tanks, advanced wastewater treatment systems, and accessories for the onsite/decentralized wastewater and storm water management industries. The majority of Infiltrator products are manufactured from recycled plastic. Founded in 1987, we operate throughout the US and Canada with 8 manufacturing plants in the US, dedicated sales, and corporate team members. Infiltrator is a pioneer in innovative plastic technologies for underground water management. Infiltrator components are used in most onsite septic systems installed in the United States and Canada. Infiltrator is a proud Corporate Partner of Habitat for Humanity and each year donates components for 50 septic systems serving Habitat homes in North America. Infiltrator is committed to advancing the state of the art in all fronts, including product design, manufacturing, materials, wastewater science, marketing, management, and employee development. In other words, we strive to be the best we can be.
ResponsibilitiesJOB SUMMARY:Infiltrator Water Technologies is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, team-oriented, research engineer to join our R&D team and support the growth of our Advanced Treatment Business Unit by developing innovative approaches to decentralized water treatment. The ideal candidate holds a B.S. and/or M.S. in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university, has experience/interest/passion in research, and desires a hands-on role involving fabrication, assembly, and testing of laboratory-scale prototype reactors in addition to brainstorms and design work in the office.
Job Description
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ResponsibilitiesJOB SUMMARY:Infiltrator Water Technologies is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, team-oriented, research engineer to join our R&D team and support the growth of our Advanced Treatment Business Unit by developing innovative approaches to decentralized water treatment. The ideal candidate holds a B.S. and/or M.S. in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university, has experience/interest/passion in research, and desires a hands-on role involving fabrication, assembly, and testing of laboratory-scale prototype reactors in addition to brainstorms and design work in the office.
Job Description
- Brainstorms and explores new process and reactor concepts for advanced water treatment.
- Collaborates with engineering to prototype new process/reactor concepts across multiple flow/process scales.
- Manages day-to-day R&D activities within IWT’s Process & Reaction Engineering R&D Facility including but not limited to prototype installation, startup, modification, reconfiguration, and/or maintenance.
- Builds mathematical models and simulations to elucidate pathways toward innovative process development.
- Documents R&D projects from initiation/design concept to prototype results/conclusions.
- Supports product launch efforts including production of technical documents, cost optimization of process/equipment, and attendance at industry/technical conferences.
- Researches, tests, and evaluates State of the Art technologies for economical approaches to advanced treatment initiatives (i.e. pumps, valves, compressors, membranes, sensors, controls, media, etc.)
- Provides technical support to other business units as assigned/needed.
- Assures highest technical quality and design process rigor in execution of all assigned tasks.
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering with 5 years’ experience in process design, wastewater treatment. PLC/controls, and/or lab/pilot-scale R&D highly preferred. Others with relevant experience/education will be considered.
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills and superior people skills for interaction with all levels of personnel and contacts within and outside IWT.
- Interest/experience in developing innovative approaches to next generation water treatment technologies.
- Passionate about research (persistent in the face of failure), problem solving, and learning new things.
- Creative skills in process design and problem solving (high level of innovation, cost effectivity, and quality).
- Experience managing smaller design projects, with ability/aspiration to manage more complex projects.
- Works independently and executes effectively with direction from management.
- Expertise with MS Office suite.
- Hands-on interest/skills extremely important.
- Experience working in a shop environment and/or with light tools to fabricate lab-scale experimental components and prototypes.
- Basic plumbing skills.
- MATLAB or equivalent mathematical coding experience.
- Experience with automated control systems.
- Interest in “big-picture” view of product development from concept sketch to product certification/launch.
- Comfort with (and interest in) working in a fast-paced environment where ideation and design rapidly evolve.
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- Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays/ Vacation Days
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Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Durable Manufacturing
SALARY
$110k-138k (estimate)
POST DATE
07/04/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/31/2024
WEBSITE
ads-pipe.com
HEADQUARTERS
HILLIARD, OH
SIZE
3,000 - 7,500
FOUNDED
1966
TYPE
Public
CEO
D SCOTT BARBOUR
REVENUE
$1B - $3B
INDUSTRY
Durable Manufacturing
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About Advanced Drainage Systems
ADS is an Ohio-based firm that manufactures thermoplastic corrugated pipes, water management and drainage products for the construction and agriculture sectors.
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