Senior Process Engineer/Membrane Scientist

Senior Process Engineer/Membrane Scientist, Advanced
Technology Development at Avanpore LLC, Woburn,
Massachusetts
Avanpore is developer and manufacturer of advanced filtration and fluid purification devices. Next generation
of high-tech products demand an increase in raw materials and product purity. Our unique technology enables
differentiated filtration and purification of liquids and molecular level separations. We use well-defined novel
manufacturing processes to develop differentiating high value products that help our customer meet new
challenges in next generation high-tech product manufacture.
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer/Membrane Scientist (SPE) with expertise in membrane
preparation and characterization to provide technical leadership in the area of materials science and polymer
process engineering. SPE will manage new fluid purification media development that includes material
selection, polymer processing, problem-solving, and applied research. You will be an important part of a cross
functional team supporting corporate projects both internally and internationally. You will be a key contributor
to new product development with responsibility to develop new formulations and manufacturing protocols by
advancing existing technology and introducing new technology and products. You must act as an individual
contributor and direct the work of other lower-level professionals. The majority of time is spent developing
new porous media separation products and research initiatives related to development of new separation
technologies - from design to implementation. Your focus as technical leader is on managing development
of novel porous separation media and integration of components and assemblies that address the
challenges associated with expanding functionality and rising product performance. It will involve
interfacing with internal and external customers, program management and command of multiple
engineering disciplines. Requires cross-disciplinary systems thinking approach to problem solving and
solution implementation.
Essential Job Responsibilities :

• Apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material behavior to develop porous materials and

hollow fiber membranes.

• Develop methods for the fabrication of membranes, including thin-film composite hollow fibers.
• Design and build systems to characterize the transport properties of hollow fiber membranes at

industrially relevant process conditions.

• Manage technology scale up to pilot scale production. Develop optimal manufacturing

formulations and resolve process challenges.

• Proactively identify project roadblocks and work with team and leadership to address them.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in a fast-paced team environment
• Comfortable working in the less certain culture and climate typical of advanced development work
• Develops critical relationships and establishes ways of working with cross-functional team members

both within Avanpore and with outside vendors and customers.
Education & Experience:
5 years + technical product development experience, preferably in membrane fabrication, extrusion or
related plastic processing industries. Demonstrated track record of driving projects in complex technology
development. Experience tackling abstract problem solving and ability to drive concrete action in the
uncertain territory of advanced development. May require practical knowledge and demonstrated competence
within the job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
PhD Degree in material science and engineering or related fields required.
Nice to Have:
Process Engineering experience in Membrane Manufacturing Environment. Experience in Plastic Device
Fabrication.
Avanpore is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.
How to Apply:
Qualified Applicants submit resume to: Ben Bikson, PhD
President Avanpore
At bbikson@avanpore.com