Senior Development Engineer

Responsibilities include:

• Define, develop, and optimize industrial pumping, separation, mixing and storage systems. Work closely with Via’s R&D, Engineering and Operations teams to innovate unit operations that can effectively scale.
• Design, set-up, and execute hands-on experimental and engineering work. 
• Work with a cross-functional team to identify and implement the most impactful approaches from cost-reduction and performance improvement opportunities for Via’s separation systems
• Identify and establish relationships with external vendors and suppliers
• Define and execute toward aggressive milestones and project deliverables, in line with the organization’s overall strategic direction
• Analyze process performance, summarize findings, and share report results across the organization

The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar
• 7+ years of engineering experience with BS, or 3+ years with advanced degree
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and making decisions with incomplete information
• Experience aligning and driving team members to achieve project goals
• With significant independence, able to execute experiments, perform detailed data analysis and reach actionable conclusions
• Experience with statistical data analysis tools (e.g. JMP, MATLAB, R)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; Able to clearly express and critique ideas
• Technical knowledge of membranes is a plus
• Experience developing and implementing system level performance and cost models a plus
• You must be: organized & detail-oriented, adaptable, able to prioritize and balance multiple projects, team-oriented, and love to troubleshoot and think critically.
• Some travel (up to 15%) may be required
• U.S. Work authorization is required for this role.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation package, including equity options
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• 12 weeks paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• 15 days of annual PTO 
• 15 days paid company holidays