Applications Engineer
NALA Systems
IT
Research Triangle Park, Durham, NC, USA
Posted on Oct 27, 2025
Posted 11/1/24. Position Title: Applications Engineer.Requirements:1. Technical Expertise in Reverse Osmosis and Membrane Technology:- Educational Background: A Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field with direct experience in membrane technology or water treatment.- Experience in RO Systems: Strong understanding of membrane processes, scaling, fouling, and cleaning protocols.2. Experience with Water Treatment Products and Market:- Market Knowledge: Familiarity with the water treatment industry, key players, market trends, and regulatory requirements.3. Project Management Skills:- Project Management: Strong project management skills, with experience working with cross-functional teams in the development and deployment of complex engineering solutions.- Budget and Resource Management: Experience in managing project budgets, resources, and timelines to ensure successful delivery of projects.- Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to address technical challenges during deployment and operation, including unexpected issues that arise with new membrane technologies.4. Soft Skills:- Communication: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey complex technical information to customers, stakeholders, and team members.- Adaptability: Ability to adapt to the dynamic environment of a startup, with a willingness to take on a wide range of responsibilities.- Innovative Mindset: A passion for innovation and the ability to think creatively to solve problems and improve product offerings.5. Location: A willingness to locate in the Triangle area of North Carolina (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) and legal authorization to work in the United States.6. Travel: Willingness to travel, as needed, to customer sites and conferences both domestic and internationally.Position Overview:Reports to CEO and CTO jointly. This pivotal role combines technical expertise in membrane technology with a customer-facing position, driving the development and implementation of RO systems applying NALA’s new generation of membranes. Responsible for developing and conducting demonstration and pilot system projects using NALA Membranes. Works closely with the technical, product, and sales teams. The primary objective is to establish NALA’s capabilities for conducting pilot trials that validate NALA Membranes’ value proposition and provide solutions that customers will buy.Key Responsibilities:1. Technical: Conduct feasibility studies and demonstrations; design, develop and optimize RO membrane processes; analyze and troubleshoot membrane performance.2. Customer Interaction: Serve as primary technical liaison; collaborate with clients to transition existing systems and design new solutions; provide training and support.3. Project Management: Lead and manage pilot projects; coordinate with cross-functional teams; prepare detailed technical reports and proposals.4. Innovation and Improvement: Stay updated on advancements; identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement; contribute to new product and process development.5. Other: Provide technical support for membrane development, manufacturing, element design, and testing projects; develop procedures; participate in conference presentations and trade shows.Desirable Experience:- Field deployment of RO systems- Process design and simulation (e.g., Aspen, MATLAB, ROSA)- Sales and business development support- Industry certifications (e.g., PMP, Six Sigma)- Team leadership- Product commercialization from R&D to market- Customer engagementNALA Membranes is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion.