Applications Engineer

For consideration, Applicants must be based in the Syracuse, Rochester, or Buffalo NY areas. About ROCHEM ROCHEM recovers clean water from the toughest environments. For more than 40 years we’ve designed and built high-pressure membrane systems, including our patented DTRO ® technology, to treat landfill leachate and complex industrial wastewater. Our modular, field-ready systems are built for reliability, high recovery, and long service life, helping customers stay compliant, reduce disposal volumes, and keep their operations running. Position Overview The Applications Engineer supports the design, evaluation, and implementation of ROCHEM Americas' advanced membrane water and wastewater treatment systems. Working alongside experienced engineers, this role assists with process design, system sizing, technical proposals, engineering documentation, and customer support for a wide range of industrial and municipal treatment applications. This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with advanced reverse osmosis and membrane technologies while developing practical engineering skills through collaboration with engineering, sales, project management, and field service teams. Occasional travel may be required to support customer meetings, pilot testing, system startups, and commissioning activities. This is a full-time, salaried position based in the Syracuse, Rochester, or Buffalo region of New York. Recent engineering graduates are encouraged to apply. The role reports to the Engineering Manager. Duties and Responsibilities Evaluate customer applications for technical & economic feasibility Perform system capability projections & process modeling Onsite treatability bench and pilot testing Estimate system costs and prepare proposals & quotes Source and Quote spare parts & consumables Technical position, with a strong sales aspect Collaborate with engineering and technical service colleagues globally to ensure seamless project execution Serve as key customer interface, ensuring timely communication & project clarity Complete additional tasks as assigned Qualifications B.S. in Engineering or a physical Science, master’s degree preferred Knowledge of water or wastewater treatment processes Strong chemistry background (especially inorganic chemistry) Very strong written and verbal communication skills Hands on mechanical and/or electrical skills Database experience beneficial CAD experience Excellent interpersonal skills Familiarity with Spanish or German is a plus Travel Requirements Occasional travel will be required domestically to visit our client sites. Benefits 401K Paid Time Off & company holidays Training & Skill Development Opportunities for Growth Equal Opportunity Employer Rochem Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. We strongly encourage veterans and transitioning service members to apply, as military technical training and field experience align well with this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rochem Americas