Membrane Application Engineer

Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia's Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

We are seeking a Membrane Application Engineer for our European Technology Centre of

Excellence in Heverlee, Belgium. The role focuses on advanced membrane technology

analysis, including electro-separations (ED, BPED), autopsies, failure investigations, fouling

studies, and other laboratory-scale process optimization across various membrane systems

(Reverse Osmosis, Ultra/Nanofiltration - including flat sheet, spiral wound and hollow fiber

configurations).

Role Summary & Responsibilities:

● Conduct feasibility trials for Bipolar-ED and ED-applications on a laboratory-scale

pilot, including:

○ Assessing the compatibility of selected membranes with customer’s feed.

○ Simulating various process stages, such as achieving maximum acid and

caustic concentrations, as well as maximum feed dilution.

● Maintain effective communication with the assigned process engineer for:

○ Discussions regarding each feasibility protocol and its scope.

○ Discussion of obtained data and potential challenges encountered.

● Processing data obtained from the feasibility trials and provide those results to

Process engineers

● Compose comprehensive analytical reports and/or presentations for internal

stakeholders, incorporating processed pilot data and analytical data from trial

samples.

● Support in the failure analyses occurring in membrane systems (reverse osmosis,

ultra-/nanofiltration membranes, flat sheet spiral wound as well as hollow fiber).

● Design and execute separation/purification pilot studies

● Conduct analytical testing using Scanning Electron Microscopy

● Coordinate with cross-functional teams for specialized analyses (organic,

microbiological, water quality)

● Collaborate with product application and engineering teams across EMEA

Qualifications:

● Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Engineering, or

Bioscience Engineering

● Fluency in English (verbal and written communication).

Experience & Skills:

● Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

● Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills.

● Advanced proficiency in laboratory techniques and instrumentation.

● Relevant experience is considered advantageous.

● Programming skills are considered a favorable addition.

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.