Senior Water Process Engineer (R&D - Membrane Technology & Product Development)
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LocationSouth Windsor, New South Wales
Work modehybrid
SenioritySenior
Experience8+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 27, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live3d ago
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Degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Engineering or related discipline
Minimum 8+ years experience in water treatment, process engineering or filtration technologies
Strong understanding of UF, MBR, membrane fouling and cleaning processes
Experience analysing process performance and troubleshooting complex technical issues
Experience with pilot plants and field trials
Experience with PLC, SCADA or process control systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Industrial process scale-up and commercialisation experience
Knowledge of membrane integrity, validation and regulatory requirements
Experience working directly with utilities, industrial water or wastewater treatment facilities
Equal opportunity employer
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class
Skills
PLC
SCADA
About the company
At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont. Why Join Us | DuPont Careers
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership for pilot filtration infrastructure, operations, validation testing and product qualification activities supporting global DuPont products.
Water & Membrane Process Development
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Lead development and optimisation of UF and MBR technologies.
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Develop operating strategies, cleaning protocols and process performance improvements.
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Support next-generation product development programs.
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Translate customer and operational challenges into product improvement opportunities.
Pilot & Validation Programs
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Operate and manage pilot and demonstration systems.
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Plan and execute pilot trials and validation programs.
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Analyse pilot and field performance data.
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Convert testing outcomes into product and process improvements.
Product Commercialisation
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Support technology transfer from R&D into manufacturing and commercial deployment.
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Develop technical reports, process guidelines and operating recommendations.
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Participate in product qualification and validation activities.
Customer & Technical Support
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Investigate membrane and plant performance issues.
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Support customer troubleshooting and process optimization.
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Provide technical expertise to commercial, applications and field service teams.
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Participate in customer-facing technical discussions.
Innovation & Technology Leadership
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Identify new technology opportunities.
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Support patent generation and intellectual property development.
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Contribute to technology roadmaps and strategic development projects.
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Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across projects.
Qualifications
Essential
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Degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Engineering or related discipline.
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Minimum 8+ years experience in water treatment, process engineering or filtration technologies.
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Strong understanding of UF, MBR, membrane fouling and cleaning processes.
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Experience analysing process performance and troubleshooting complex technical issues.
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Experience with pilot plants and field trials.
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Experience with PLC, SCADA or process control systems.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly Desirable
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Industrial process scale-up and commercialisation experience.
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Knowledge of membrane integrity, validation and regulatory requirements.
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Experience working directly with utilities, industrial water or wastewater treatment facilities.
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Benefits
DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.