Senior R&D Engineer-Membrane Filtration & Water Treatment
- Contribute to innovation in the Separations domain by identifying, evaluating, and adapting existing and novel separation technologies to enhance our Direct Air Capture (DAC) product offering.
- Support the development and execution of the strategy for separations technology, with a focus on ion management, gas/liquid separations, solvent longevity, solution separation and filtration, and water management.
- Work closely with Air Contacting and Electrochemistry teams to ensure an integrated approach to process development across the entire DAC system.
- Leverage technologies such as reverse osmosis, forward osmosis, nano/micro/ultrafiltration, membrane degassing, ion exchange, and other separation processes to enhance DAC products.
- Assist in the implementation and scaling of these technologies from lab to pilot to commercial scale, optimizing for efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and scalability.
- Conduct research and development in membrane separation, gas-liquid separation, and water treatment technologies to address specific technical challenges.
- Analyze performance data from test stands, pilot operations, and plant facilities to identify improvement opportunities and develop solutions to enhance system efficiency.
- Apply expertise in membrane science, contributing to membrane analysis, characterization, and quantification to drive performance improvements and support technology selection.
- Stay informed on advancements in separation technology and contribute to patents and scientific publications related to DAC applications.
- Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field, with 3-5 years of industry experience in developing and implementing separation technologies.
- Background in industries involving liquid processing technologies such as water treatment, waste management, or product separations.
- Strong knowledge of membrane science, including analysis, characterization, and quantification techniques.
- Experience supporting industrial projects from proof-of-concept to pilot or commercial scale, with the ability to balance scientific, product, and business constraints.
- Problem-solving skills with experience working on complex, multi-faceted projects in uncertain environments and translating findings into practical outcomes.
- Effective communication skills to present technical information to stakeholders and collaborate with external partners (suppliers, consultants, universities, contractors).
- Ability to work cross-functionally to align outcomes with organizational needs.
- Adaptability and willingness to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with potential for growth into leadership roles in the future.
Ability to navigate highly ambiguous technical challenges.
- Exposure to the carbon capture or the clean energy sector, with familiarity in industry challenges and opportunities.
- Hands-on experience with separation technologies beyond membranes, such as chemical absorption and electrochemistry.
- A record of patents or peer-reviewed publications in separation technologies.
- Proficiency in process modelling, simulation, and techno-economic analysis of separation technologies.
- A network of industry contacts and experience managing research partnerships or securing research funding.
- 30 days of Annual Leave
- 3 months Paternity/Maternity Leave
- £500 annual Learning & Development Grant
- Unlimited mental health support
- Employee Share Options Scheme
- Christmas holidays office closure
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employer-matched contributions to global re-wilding programme
- Opportunities to directly impact where our company is headed
- A high-growth, high-trust environment that encourages bold creativity
- Application review
- Recruiter / HR screening interview (30 minutes)
- Interview with R&D Lead / Principal Scientist(s)
- Plum Assessment
- Short case assignment and competencies (3 hours max. Ideally in person in London - travel paid for)
- Final interview - CTO / Team Lead (30 mins)
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