Compact Membrane Systems (CMS) is on a mission to save the planet. We create technology to capture and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, avert global warming, and transform industry into a long-term sustainable enterprise. One membrane system at a time.

We are expanding our team with ambitious, driven, creative problem solvers and doers who are excited about tackling a challenge and delivering a new product to market.

We are looking for creative and collaborative team members to join our research and development team. This role will be responsible for design of new products, researching and testing components, designing new processes for manufacturing and regeneration of membrane modules. This role is ideal for the accomplished Chemical Engineer who is experienced with experimental design materials selection, and product development, and is looking for an opportunity to shape a new product and company.

what you will be doing

• Efficiently plan experimental studies utilizing Design of Experiments techniques
• Collaborate with multiple team members to analyze results and approaches to reach technical conclusions
• Perform testing on membrane products to determine operating envelope and expected performance in real world use
• Analyze data to draw conclusions about product performance or design
• Develop new approaches to product development to address customer concerns or value
• Represent Chem E expertise in a problem-solving environment with sales and marketing personnel, process engineers, scientists, the manufacturing team, and customers
• Communicate and present results internally at meetings and at external forums. Present scientific results to a diverse audience through data analysis and visualizations. 

what you need for this position

• Creative and self-motivated; Excited about variety, non-routine tasks, and working on multiple projects as a member of several teams
• Demonstrated ‘hands-on’ experimental ability
• Self-management of daily, weekly, and more long-term tasks and goals
• Understanding of materials properties, characteristics and structure/property relationships
• Skills - Experience with MS Office, Analytical equipment (GC), basic membrane knowledge and process system design and setups
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and minimum of 2 years’ experience in new product development, or minimum of 5 years of similar experience
• Experience and knowledge of membranes, small volume manufacturing

Position benefits

The pay range we are offering is $70,000 - $80,000 and will be based on experience. In addition to the annual salary, you will receive:

PTO (paid time off)

Paid Holidays

Flexible work schedule

Hybrid Work Option (if applicable to the role)

Comprehensive benefit offering that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k

Participation in the CMS Stock Option Plan