Senior Applications Engineer

It's All About Our People

IDE is a world-leading company for water treatment solutions for various purposes, but we could not have achieved our successes without the fantastic people that make us. As a company with decades of experience, we have worked hard not only to position ourselves at the forefront of the water industry but also to attract excellent people who are more than professionals in their fields.

Here at IDE, we all strive to be the change we want to see, to do good, delicately and sensitively, and to solve one of the world’s most significant and most alarming issues – water scarcity.

Decades of Fulfilling Our Joint Vision

IDE was established on the notion that the solution to water scarcity is within the world’s seas and oceans. We worked for decades to promote this idea and turn it into a viable, affordable, and responsible solution.

IDE’s starting point is somewhere back in the 1960s, fueled with determination reserved only for big dreamers. We know very well that our professional journey is ongoing, and the road is still long and challenging. As long as water is vital for our planet’s existence, we will keep researching this realm, developing revolutionary solutions, and changing the world step by step, day by day, harnessing the best of our best people to this end.

Life and Work at IDE

If you are passionate about our environment and solving global-scale challenges, hang around for a while, your new career path might be a click away.

Here at IDE, we work hard to deliver potable, accessible water to every corner of the world. From building the largest desalination plant in China, through being a key player in Israel’s national water plan, and up to sustaining the water market of a Caribbean Island by building a designated, tailor-made desalination plant.

We invest vast resources in our R&D division, creating in-house platforms for mutual learning and knowledge sharing. We believe in our people, and we show our faith by creating management training forums and programs for all management levels, imparting skills and proficiency to train and promote the leaders of tomorrow.

Senior Applications Engineer

The Senior Applications Engineer will provide technical assistance and support to customers using IDE’s water treatment products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Development and Optimization
• Analyze, design, and optimize water treatment processes to meet rigorous industry requirements.
• Implement improvements in product quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Customer Collaboration
• Work closely with industry leaders, and others to ensure high-quality water treatment solutions.
• Participate in industry events.
• Technical Support and Problem-Solving
• Resolve technical issues and provide feedback for product improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and optimize applications.
• Stay updated on environmental regulations and compliance standards related to the water treatment industry.
• Ensure that the company’s water treatment processes meet or exceed all regulatory requirements.
• Vendor and Partner Collaboration

Direct Manager: Technical Sales Director

Location: Houston, TX, United States

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, or a related technical degree.
• Proven experience in water treatment processes design.
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and compliance standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with industry partners and internal teams.
• 5-8 years’ working experience in a similar role within the industry of which at least 5 years should be in water treatment field.
• Have a clear understanding of the project or bid requirements as they relate to scope, cost and schedule.
• Possess strong communication and soft skills and be able to function independently with minimal supervision or as a member of a multidiscipline team.
• Experience as a process design engineer of small/medium water treatment plants with proficiency in P&IDs /PFD preparation, process calculation, RO projections, membrane selection, calculations related to water such as pH, hardness, alkalinity etc. and chemical dosages
• Preparation of preliminary Process design for water treatment applications, especially membrane systems
• The above design comprising the selection of process and process calculations, membrane selection, filters selection etc. Hydraulic calculations, chemical dosing calculations, pressure drop calculations, line sizing etc.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in water treatment technologies and share knowledge within the organization.
• Participation in technical meetings, decision making, and coordination with the clients and overseas offices.
• Provides technical support and solutions to customers
• Works closely with customers to understand their requirements and customize solutions