Process Engineer - Biological Technology Specialist 
The Process Engineer - Biological Technology Specialist is responsible for all aspects of process engineering for the commercialization of VWTS's innovative biological technologies - including ZeeLung, ZeeNAMMOX, zeeDENSE and memDENSE - in Europe and other target regions.  
The primary responsibility is to develop technically sound and commercially competitive solutions employing VWTS's innovative biological technologies and to ensure the successful design & startup of demonstration and full-scale plants in partnership with regional engineering teams.  

The position requires a combination of process design expertise, project management skills along with commercial expertise in technical sales and customer relationships. 

What are the day to day duties?

• Process design ownership for a portfolio of innovative biological technologies - including ZeeLung, ZeeNAMMOX, ZeeDENSE and memDENSE - in Europe and other target regions.  
• Partner with regional Process and Commercial Engineering teams to develop competitive solutions.
• Support Biological Technology Commercialization Leads in developing project opportunities, including direct engagement with end users and engineers to define the customer challenge and position a technical solution.
• Ensure successful startup and operation of demonstration and full-scale plants in partnership with regional engineering teams.  
• Build positive references by supporting the success of end users and collecting data to articulate the benefits of the technology.
• Create awareness of innovative biological technologies by presenting at conferences and engaging with stakeholders.
• Develop concepts for new products or product improvements by analyzing internal and external customer feedback, market research, emerging technology, and competitive trends.
• Monitor and report on competitor activity, including advanced technology and conventional competition.  
• Work closely with the Commercial Engineering teams to ensure appropriate high-quality proposals.
• Work closely with regional Pilot and Process Engineering teams to ensure that the pilot equipment fleet meets market needs and to prioritize pilot projects and recommendations for new builds.
• Build, align and develop process & commercial engineering capabilities in target regions for technology scale-up.  
• Develop design tools for use by regional process engineering teams for technology scale-up.

Qualifications & Desired Characteristics

• BS Degree in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering  - or other technical discipline with emphasis in process design and controls of water and wastewater treatment unit operations
• Solid experience in water and biological treatment systems (Suspended Growth and Fixed Film processes)
• Experience with biological process simulators, such as BioWin, SIMBA, SUMO, and/or GPS-X
• Experience working with diverse, global teams
• Strong process and project management skills with ability to drive projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to communicate effectively and 
• Proven customer interaction and commercial savvy
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time 

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