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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionProduct DevelopmentEngineerThis exciting role will be researching, designing, testing, and optimizing water filtration systems to meet industry standards. A solid understanding of new product development and water filtration systems will be needed to be successful in this role. They are headquartered in the Caldwell, ID area. The company is an R&D and OEM manufacturer that designs products and technologies for water filtration systems. If you are an individual who is extremely passionate about new product development, this role could be for you!Responsibilities:

• Lead research and development efforts for new filtration technologies, including media formulation and system design targeting specific contaminants.
• Develop and optimize filtration media, including activated carbon, ion exchange resins, membranes, and composite materials.
• Use modeling tools to simulate filter performance and media lifespan to guide development.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including test protocols, lab reports, CAD drawings, and product specifications.
• Work with the Quality team to ensure product compliance with NSF/ANSI standards (e.g., 42, 53, 401, P473) and relevant EPA drinking water regulations.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Marketing teams to ensure seamless integration of designs into production.
• Provide technical support to internal stakeholders and assist in troubleshooting product-related issues in the field.
• Stay updated on water treatment technologies and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field is required (Master's degree ).
• 3+ years of relevant experience in R&D or new product development within the water filtration industry is required.
• Strong knowledge of water chemistry and treatment mechanisms such as adsorption, ion exchange, and membrane separation.
• Skilled in the use of analytical instruments (e.g., ICP-MS, HPLC, UV-Vis, TOC, SEM, FTIR, particle counters).
• Proficient in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) and capable of interpreting design and performance data.
• Knowledge of NSF/ANSI standards and EPA regulations for drinking water products.
• Familiarity with Lean R&D, Stage-Gate, or Agile development processes is .
• Experience supporting customer technical requests and translating needs into product design requirements is .

Salary Range:

• $80,000-110,000 base salary