Engineer - Water Membrane & Fabrication Systems ( R &D Team)

Position: Engineer - Water Membrane & Fabrication Systems

Department: Research & Development (R&D)
Location: Bangalore
Industry: Water Treatment / Advanced Materials / Membrane Technology

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Engineer - Water Membrane & Fabrication Systems to join our R&D team. The role involves the design, development, fabrication, testing, and optimization of advanced membrane-based water purification and filtration systems. The candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for industrial, municipal, and specialty water treatment applications.

Technical Requirements:

• MSc, MTech, or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
  
• Hands-on experience in membrane fabrication and development.
  
• Strong understanding of membrane transport phenomena, filtration mechanisms, and separation science.
  
• Experience working with nanomaterials, particularly carbon nanotubes, graphene, or other advanced materials.
  
• Proficiency in membrane characterization techniques, including:
  
  • SEM
    
  • TEM
    
  • AFM
    
  • Raman Spectroscopy
    
  • FTIR
    
  • XRD
    
  • BET Surface Area Analysis
    
• Experience in water treatment, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, or desalination technologies.
  
• Ability to design and conduct membrane performance testing, including:
  
  • Water flux measurements
    
  • Salt rejection testing
    
  • Contaminant removal studies
    
  • Fouling and cleaning assessments
    
  • Long-term durability testing
    
• Knowledge of polymer science, composite materials, and surface functionalization techniques.
  
• Experience with SWCNT dispersion, coating, casting, or membrane fabrication processes is highly desirable.
  
• Familiarity with analytical and laboratory equipment for materials characterization and water quality analysis.
  
• Strong data analysis skills using software such as Origin, MATLAB, Python, JMP, or similar tools.
  
• Experience scaling laboratory processes toward pilot-scale or manufacturing environments.
  
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan experiments, analyze results, and optimize membrane performance.
  
• Strong scientific writing skills with experience preparing technical reports, publications, patents, or customer-facing technical documentation.
  

Requirements

Preferred Expertise

• Single-Wall Carbon Nanotube (SWCNT) membrane development.
  
• Water purification and desalination systems.
  
• Nanoporous material design.
  
• Electrochemical water treatment technologies.
  
• Surface chemistry and membrane functionalization.
  
• Startup, product development, or commercialization experience.
  

Benefits

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