Applications Engineering Technician

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of water scarcity and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that reduce carbon and recycled water footprint. As a leading global provider of water and process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Our work catalyzes the transition toward a more sustainable future and showcases our commitment to addressing water's role in climate adaptation. Learn more at

Aquatech immediately needs a full-time Applications Engineering Technician to work in our Hartland, WI, ICD office. The hours of this position are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.


Job Summary:

This role supports applications engineers in performing their duties. Will include cost estimation, cost database maintenance, data organization, proposal writing, and vendor interactions.


Job Description:

• Author and review technical proposals that clearly communicate value propositions and accurately define process performance
• Prepare cost estimates for the proposed equipment scope
• Create and maintain tools to support cost estimate generation
• Perform economic analyses to defined value propositions
• Create and deliver technical content to support business development initiatives
• Participate in pilot testing programs for process validation
• Complete engineering documentation activities including, process flow diagrams, piping & instrumentation diagrams, equipment lists and calculations, utility lists, terminal point lists, deliverables lists, scopes lists, scheduling activities, material take-off lists, bill of materials lists
• Collaborate with the applications engineering teams to develop proposals
• Other duties as assigned.

Skill Requirements:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain a positive attitude
• Possess strong mechanical aptitude

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Job Demands:

Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, with some walking and standing. Laboratory test work and field work may require lifting / carrying / moving 50 pounds, will need to climb ladders, and will need to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering or other related field