Hybrid Principal Engineer – Membrane Element Design

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About the role

  • Principal Engineer responsible for membrane element design and optimization at ZwitterCo. Leading cross-functional product development and mentoring teams for advanced materials in water treatment.

Responsibilities

  • Orchestrate the entire product development process, working across R&D, engineering, sales, and operations to deliver exceptional products
  • Lead the design and development of membrane elements (e.g., spiral-wound, hollow fiber, flat-sheet, or tubular configurations)
  • Own element-level architecture including membrane chemistry integration, spacers, permeate carriers, adhesives, end caps, and housings
  • Drive performance improvements related to product performance (flux, rejection, fouling resistance) and element durability
  • Mentor operation team in membrane design, materials, and manufacturing best practices

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, materials science, or related field (required)
  • 10+ years of experience in membrane technology, separation processes, or advanced materials design
  • Proven experience designing and commercializing membrane elements or closely related products
  • Demonstrated leadership on complex, cross-functional development programs

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work-from-home/on-site model
  • Benefits package
  • Company equity

Job title

Principal Engineer – Membrane Element Design

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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