Lead Instrumentation Chemical Engineer

$80,000 - $100,000/Yr

Transdev - Tucson, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Tucson, AZ

Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

About the position

The Lead Instrumentation Chemical Engineer at Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions (VWTS) plays a pivotal role in the Analytical Instruments Technology team, focusing on the design and development of advanced analytical measurement systems. This position involves conducting innovative research to enhance water treatment technologies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate new analytical methods into existing systems. The engineer will contribute to the development of next-generation water quality monitoring solutions, significantly impacting global water management practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines on hardware and software designs, evaluating and implementing new components and analytical methods.
• Execute test plans using various analytical instrumentation and sensitive measuring equipment, constructing test fixtures as necessary.
• Analyze data using sound statistical and engineering principles, summarize results, author quality test reports, and communicate conclusions effectively.
• Create and maintain design documentation including models, calculations, process flow diagrams, and system/sub-system operations.
• Effectively communicate the status and schedule of assigned activities to project and department managers.
• Lead the chemical engineering efforts as part of a cross-functional team on new and existing instrumentation, coordinating activities and updates from other project team chemical engineers, and identifying risk mitigation options to achieve project goals.
• Mentor junior team members by providing training, technical guidance, and subject matter expertise.
• Provide technical guidance to other departments to support departmental or business initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, analytical chemistry, or chemistry with analytical chemistry emphasis.
• 3+ years of experience in product design and development of measurement devices, analytical instrumentation, or medical devices.
• Expertise in analytical instruments targeting markets, focusing on meeting product objectives.
• Proficiency in translating user requirements into actionable design specifications and developing innovative solutions.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, including design and assembly of test fixtures and troubleshooting complex analytical instrumentation.
• Advanced laboratory skills, including precise pipetting, safe chemical handling, and accurate solution preparation.
• Mastery of Google Suite and Microsoft applications, with proven ability to perform statistical analyses using Excel, JMP, or similar tools.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating adaptability in collaborating with diverse technical teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding of water chemistry and established methods for measuring contaminants in water matrices.
• Knowledge of water treatment processes and regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical water production and analysis.
• Knowledge of water treatment processes for municipal and semiconductor grade water production.
• Working knowledge of LabVIEW programming.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement