Overview of Role

ZwitterCo is seeking a motivated, versatile Field Engineer I/II to operate its cutting-edge membrane solutions. The candidate will have a critical role in managing field operations and ensuring project and customer success. Candidates should have experience in relevant scientific or engineering disciplines along with a demonstrated track record of rapidly mastering new domains and outstanding interpersonal skills.

Candidates who thrive in fast-paced, self-critical, and high-growth environments are particularly encouraged to apply.

About ZwitterCo

ZwitterCo has developed a breakthrough in materials science, a new class of zwitterionic membranes with unprecedented fouling resistance, making it practical to filter challenging water, wastewater, and process streams. Our products are recognized as the premier tools for reusing wastewater, bringing new and impaired water resources into circulation, and maximizing efficiency in food and ingredient separations.

ZwitterCo was named Global Water Intelligence's 2023 Breakthrough Water Technology Company of the Year and Fast Company's Top Innovators of 2024. The company has commercial operations in numerous food and beverage, agricultural, and industrial sectors around the world and continues to advance its technology platform to unlock broader water, wastewater, and process applications.

Responsibilities Include:

The candidate's primary responsibility will be the successful deployment and execution of pilot- and commercial-scale installations of our membrane technology at customer sites. These projects require the commissioning and operation of skid-mounted process equipment. Successful candidates will be able to calibrate instrumentation safely and efficiently, perform maintenance, troubleshoot malfunctions, take water samples, and analyze performance trends in real-time. The candidate will be expected to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with staff at the customer sites and project a competent, professional demeanor during all interactions at customer sites. Customer engagement will also involve safety training, handoff of process equipment to customer personnel, and remote support.

The candidate will also have secondary responsibilities in the ZwitterCo lab, including bench-scale applications testing prior to pilot deployments.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

• Operation of both PLC-based and manual process equipment
• Calibration of standard instrumentation, including flowmeters and pH probes
• Sampling of process streams according to EPA and other methodologies
• Perform routine in-field water quality analysis using field-ready chemistry kits (i.e. Hach or equivalent)
• Troubleshoot control and programming issues, including tuning of PID control loops to eliminate instabilities and improve response times
• Make in-field modifications to process equipment, such as modifying pipe runs or installing new equipment (welding experience not required)
• Assist with the preparation of compelling reports and presentations for clients from field data and operating results, demonstrating strong communication and presentation skills
• Maintain professional and unflappable composure, especially when troubleshooting and performing client-facing activities
• Work with people of all backgrounds, education, and technical competency
• Maintain a valid driver's license and clean driving record, and be willing to travel by car or air to customer sites
• Work long hours (12h/day) during two-week deployments when supporting field operations
• Monitor pilot operations remotely and provide on-call assistance to customers
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

A degree from a vocational school, an associate or bachelor's degree in electrical / automation engineering is preferred.

Other areas of education that would enable a candidate to thrive are: Industrial Electrical Technology (IET), mechanical engineering, math, or water treatment.

• Must have strong math skills
• The ability to perform routine water treatment calculations is preferred
• 1-5+ years of hands-on experience with water treatment equipment, such as pumps. Control values, flowmeters, etc
• Mechanical background, such as experience working in an autobody shop
• Experience with membrane technology is highly desired

Schedule, Travel, Compensation, and Location:

This position is based in West Monroe, Louisiana, and will report directly to the Senior Manager of Field Engineering.

Travel for this role is expected to be 50-75%, depending on project pipeline and schedule.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and will include equity and benefits.