ICD - Applications Engineer (Entry-Level)

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more at www.aquatech.com

Aquatech immediately needs a full-time Applications Engineer to work in our Hartland, WI, office. The hours of this position are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 

Job Description:

• Engage with clients to understand and define their key process performance needs.
• Develop creative process designs incorporating evaporation and crystallization technology.
• Author technical proposals that clearly communicate value propositions and accurately define process performance.
• Prepare cost estimates for the proposed equipment scope.
• Participate in client meetings with the sales team as a technical expert.
• Create and deliver technical content to support business development initiatives.
• Participate in pilot testing programs for process validation.
• Complete engineering activities, including heat & material balances, process flow diagrams, piping & instrumentation diagrams, equipment sizing calculations, dimensional designs for pressure vessels and heat exchangers, and plant equipment layout.
• Collaborate with engineering teams during project execution, procurement, and start-up.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skill Requirements:  

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain a positive attitude
• Possess strong mechanical aptitude

Benefits:

Aquatech offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, company-paid holidays, and a 401 (k) plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Physical Job Demands:

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, limited walking and standing.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The individual will be considered a Non-Exempt employee and will work full-time, in person, at the campus in Hartland, Wisconsin. The ideal candidate will have safe working habits, good communication and organization skills, the ability to interpret instructions, and attention to detail.

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering degree or related field equivalent with a 3.0 GPA or higher