Lead Researcher - Product Development
Lead Researcher - Product Development
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Job Description
Function/Responsibilities:
Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (VWTS) is a leading provider of membrane separations and
purification technologies for water and process applications. This position is part of a global research team
with members working out of facilities in North America Europe and Asia. This position will support the
development of cost effective and best in class electrodialysis devices through both piloting and modeling
of prototype designs. This position is in the Centre of Excellence for Research & Development inGuelph.
Function/Responsibilities:
Technical
Perform inhouse evaluation of prototypes devices and data analysis.
Plan and conduct statistically meaningful inhouse and field pilot experiments to characterize and
optimize devices and processes.
Develop fundamental based and empirical models for use both in future research endeavors and
for inhouse and enduser application evaluation.
Improve and support existing products working with manufacturing QC marketing and field sites.
Travel to customer sites occasionally to support new products and process introduction.
Report key results and general summaries to team members and management.
Project Oriented
Lead the planning and implementation of technology projects (New Product Introduction (NPI) and
cost out and productivity programs).
Facilitate the definition of project scope goals and deliverables.
Define project tasks and resource requirements.
Develop full scale project plans and manage project budget.
track project deliverables using appropriate tools to Stage gate deliverables.
Report on progress of the project to all stakeholders.
implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs.
Qualifications :
Qualifications/Requirements:
Masters degree in Engineering Chemistry or equivalent required Chemical Engineering or
Electrochemistry is preferred Ph.D would be an asset.
Five years industrial product development experience in water treatment food processing
pharmaceutical or a related field (e.g. fuel cells batteries etc.).
Ability to work with global interdisciplinary teams including personnel from technology sales and
marketing.
Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills.
Independent motivated selfstarter who takes initiative.
Creative handson researcher.
Desired:
Modeling experience in hydrodynamics and mass transfer as applied to electrochemistry.
Mechanical plumbing and electrical working knowledge and skills to setup test apparatus.
Experience working with ionexchange material and membranes.
Project management skills PMP or equivalent experience.
Detailed knowledge of water treatment products and technologies.
Excellent oral and written English and presentation skills.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
As an inclusive company Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications without discrimination.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
