Process Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026.
Are you a Process Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, exploring new ideas and turning innovative concepts into practical engineering solutions? Osmoflo is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Innovations team at our Burton office in South Australia.
This is an opportunity to work in the research & development field, at the intersection of process engineering, innovation and water treatment technology, undertaking technical investigations and developing efficient, fit-for-purpose and commercially competitive process solutions. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers and collaborate across Sales, Projects and Operations to help strengthen Osmoflo’s technical capability.
About the Role
As Process Engineer in our Innovations department, you’ll undertake detailed engineering and technical investigations while contributing to the development of new ideas, equipment and solutions for Osmoflo’s products and services.
Your responsibilities will include:
Core Process Engineering tasks, including:
- Performing engineering calculations and developing mass balance models.
- Preparing and maintaining Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
- Developing functional descriptions and control narratives.
- Preparing technical reports and operation and maintenance documentation.
- Being comfortable preparing high-quality technical material, contributing to publications, presenting at industry or research conferences, and representing Osmoflo credibly with external stakeholders.
Research, Development & Innovations tasks, including:
- Identifying and developing ideas that advance Osmoflo’s capability as technology leader in the industry.
- Undertaking detailed technical investigations and process design for innovative processes.
- Undertaking field-based assignments, on roster, potentially for extended periods testing / proving / troubleshooting technology at client’s sites.
- Investigating and performance testing new technology, equipment and innovative process solutions for integration into Osmoflo’s products and services.
- Collaborating with Osmoflo teams locally, interstate and internationally, including R&D counterparts within our shareholder Kanadevia.
Company support tasks, as a technical leader & mentor within the organisation, including:
- Contributing to continuous improvement, lessons learned and the development of new processes, products and services.
- Supporting Sales and Proposals with design & technical documentation and costing, focussed on new technology development.
- Supporting and collaborating Business Development activities via engagement with clients, water utilities, industry partners, universities and research organisations. .
- Providing detailed & highly technical troubleshooting advice to Commissioning, Operations and Maintenance teams.
What You’ll Bring
You’ll be a technically capable engineer who enjoys investigating problems, developing practical solutions and working collaboratively with people across different disciplines. The position description calls for:
Experience, knowledge, technical skills
- Degree qualification in Chemical Engineering, with detailed understanding of the chemistry of water treatment process solutions.
- 2-5 years' relevant experience, including technical and/or operational experience within the water sector, preferably membrane water treatment and desalination.
- Experience in detailed process engineering design and the selection and coordination of water and/or wastewater equipment.
- Understanding of technical standards including Australian Standards, ASME, ANSI and API.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, High attention to detail.
Remote Work Requirement
- Willingness to travel, including to remote sites as required.
- Up to 30% of this role can be site based remote assignments.
Interpersonal skills
- Establishing trust, relationship building and stakeholder engagement.
- Adaptability to different personalities and working styles, ability to influence and gain cooperation.
- Integrity, humility, responsibility, accountability.
Highly Regarded
- Demonstrated proficiency in core process engineering tasks.
- Demonstrated field experience within either Site Operations, Commissioning, Troubleshooting.
- Demonstrated collaboration, teamwork & leadership skills.
- PhD or equivalent postgraduate research experience.