Applications Filtration Engineer

About the Company

Critical Process Filtration, a TCPA Company, is a leading manufacturer of high-quality filtration solutions for pharmaceutical, electronics, process water, and gas filtration. We are currently seeking an Applications Filtration Engineer to join our growing team.

About the Role

The Applications Filtration Engineer will support the development, evaluation, and optimization of filtration technologies across bioprocessing and industrial applications. This role will help drive next-generation product innovation through experimental research, customer application analysis, and close cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing studies, generating performance data, supporting product development, and ensuring our filtration solutions meet technical and customer-driven requirements. This is an exciting opportunity to directly contribute to innovative filtration technologies serving high-growth global markets.

ResponsibilitiesTechnology & Application Development

• Support development and characterization of filtration technologies including normal flow filtration, tangential flow filtration, and solid/liquid separation systems.
• Design and execute laboratory experiments to assess filter performance and validate test methods.
• Analyze performance data using statistical tools; provide insights and recommendations to optimize product design.
• Translate customer application needs into clear engineering requirements for internal R&D efforts.

Customer & Market Support

• Partner with sales, marketing, and product management to provide technical expertise for key customer applications.
• Assist in field evaluations, prototype testing, and troubleshooting to ensure performance in customer processes.
• Support the creation of technical documentation, application notes, presentations, and training materials.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and engineering teams to ensure product readiness.
• Participate in product development reviews and provide data-driven input on design and performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in test methods, product understanding, and application knowledge.

Innovation & Research

• Identify emerging filtration technologies, materials, and methods that support new market opportunities.
• Contribute to intellectual property development, internal technical reports, and industry presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another STEM discipline.
• Relevant experience in biotechnology, bioprocessing, filtration, or laboratory research.
• Strong understanding of filtration principles, membrane technologies, or downstream bioprocessing.
• Experience designing and conducting laboratory experiments and developing test methods.
• Proficiency with statistical analysis, DOE, and data tools (e.g., Minitab, Excel, Python, MATLAB).
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems, sensors, and laboratory instrumentation.
• Knowledge of computational modeling or fluid dynamics (e.g., COMSOL) is a plus.
• Strong communication skills; able to present technical information effectively.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability and technical accomplishments.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Critical Process Filtration is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

EEO Statement: We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person