Position: Engineer - Water Membrane & Fabrication Systems

Department: Research & Development (R&D;)
Location: Bangalore
Industry: Water Treatment / Advanced Materials / Membrane Technology

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Engineer - Water Membrane & Fabrication Systems to join our R&D; team. The role involves the design, development, fabrication, testing, and optimization of advanced membrane-based water purification and filtration systems. The candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for industrial, municipal, and specialty water treatment applications.

Technical Requirements:

- MSc, MTech, or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.

- Hands-on experience in membrane fabrication and development.

- Robust understanding of membrane transport phenomena, filtration mechanisms, and separation science.

- Experience working with nanomaterials, particularly carbon nanotubes, graphene, or other advanced materials.

- Proficiency in membrane characterization techniques, including:

- SEM

- TEM

- AFM

- Raman Spectroscopy

- FTIR

- XRD

- BET Surface Area Analysis

Experience in water treatment, nanofiltration, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, or desalination technologies.
Ability to design and conduct membrane performance testing,



including:

- Water flux measurements

- Salt rejection testing

- Contaminant removal studies

- Fouling and cleaning assessments

- Long-term durability testing

Knowledge of polymer science, composite materials, and surface functionalization techniques.
Experience with SWCNT dispersion, coating, casting, or membrane fabrication processes is highly desirable.
Familiarity with analytical and laboratory equipment for materials characterization and water quality analysis.
Strong data analysis skills using software such as Origin, MATLAB, Python, JMP, or similar tools.
Experience scaling laboratory processes toward pilot-scale or manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated ability to independently plan experiments, analyze results, and optimize membrane performance.
Strong scientific writing skills with experience preparing technical reports, publications, patents, or customer-facing technical documentation.

Requirements

Preferred Expertise

- Single-Wall Carbon Nanotube (SWCNT) membrane development.

- Water purification and desalination systems.

- Nanoporous material design.

- Electrochemical water treatment technologies.

- Surface chemistry and membrane functionalization.

- Startup, product development, or commercialization experience.

BenefitsBest In the Industry

📌 Engineer - Water Membrane & Fabrication Systems ( R &D Team) (Bengaluru)
🏢 NoPo Nanotechnologies India Private
📍 Bengaluru