Project Engineer, Separation Technologies

About the role

The Project Engineer works within the Separation Technologies Applied Research and Translation Centre (NTUitive) to carry out translation projects on membrane technologies. The role covers membrane fabrication, module fabrication and system-level validation of locally and globally sourced novel membrane technologies, using in-house pilot test equipment and large-scale external pilot platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the project in-charge in membrane translation operations, maintenance of membrane fabrication equipment and design and fabrication of membrane modules from 2-inch small-scale units up to 8-inch industrial scale.
• Operate the in-house pilot system to evaluate new membrane technologies, including preparing test protocols and optimizing process parameters before moving to large-scale external pilots.
• Transfer the in-house pilot's operation, data collection and reporting methods to on-field pilot systems, leading to technology evaluation on the integrated demonstration plant.
• Help source components needed to scale selected membrane technologies to pilot systems.
• Contribute to discussions that finalize engineering design and system process flows for pilot operations.
• Prepare, operationalize and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for membrane processes.
• Train and educate junior staff on membrane technology and water treatment operations.
• Ensure strict compliance with Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) regulations and present regular project progress reviews to senior management.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Materials, Mechanical, Chemical or Environmental).
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• At least 2 years of experience in membrane technology, process operations and optimization is an advantage.
• Experience in membrane fabrication such as flat sheet and hollow fiber membranes is an advantage.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of water treatment systems based on polymeric and ceramic membrane technologies.
• Experience processing and communicating P&ID drawings for pilot systems in water treatment and other separation applications.
• Hands-on experience with design software such as AutoCAD is a plus.