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Job Description: Product Engineer – Water Filtration Systems

Position: Product Engineer

Department: Research & Development / Engineering

Location: Noida

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 2-4 Years In product development (preferably in water filtration, consumer appliances, or related fields)

Reports to: Head of Product / CTO

About Us

We are an innovative water technology startup dedicated to making safe drinking water accessible and affordable for every Indian household.

We are looking for a passionate and hands-on Product Engineer to join our core team and lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of our water filtration products.

Role Overview

As a Product Engineer, you will be at the heart of our product development lifecycle. You will take ownership of designing, prototyping, testing, and scaling our water filter systems—from concept to commercial production. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including design, supply chain, quality assurance, and field operations to ensure our products meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and affordability.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving real-world problems, working with their hands in the lab and the field, and seeing their work directly impact communities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Design & Development

• Design and develop mechanical and physical components and assemblies for non-electric water filtration devices (tap attachments, gravity filters, etc.)
• Experience in making granules of various sizes from powdered material.
• Create 3D models, engineering drawings, and Bill of Materials (BOM) using CAD software (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or equivalent)
• Select appropriate materials (food-grade plastics, metals, filtration media) considering cost, durability, safety, and manufacturability
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) to enable scalable production

2. Prototyping & Testing

• Build and test functional prototypes in-house and with external partners
• Perform pressure testing, leakage testing, fail testing.
• Document test results, analyze failures, and implement design improvements

3. Vendor Coordination & Manufacturing Support

• Work with local and national suppliers for sourcing components (membranes, carbon blocks, plastic mouldings, brass fittings)
• Support tooling development and pilot production runs
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement quality control measures
• Travel to manufacturing sites as needed for technical support

Qualifications & Skills

Essential

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Material Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or related field
•  Hands-on experience in product development (internships and academic projects considered for exceptional candidates)
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes: injection moulding, machining, sheet metal, and assembly
• Experience with material selection for potable water applications (food-grade plastics, elastomers, metals)
• Hands-on prototyping skills: ability to work with tools, build test setups, and troubleshoot
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

Desirable

• Prior experience in water filtration, consumer appliances, or fluid handling systems
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Fusion 360)
• Willingness to travel to field locations and manufacturing units (20-30% travel)

Personal Attributes

• Problem-solver: You enjoy tackling technical challenges and finding simple, elegant solutions
• Hands-on: You are comfortable in the workshop, lab, and field—not just behind a desk
• User-focused: You design with the end-user in mind, especially rural households with limited resources
• Collaborative: You work well with cross-functional teams and external partners
• Adaptable: You thrive in a fast-paced startup environment where priorities can shift
• Passionate: You believe in the mission of providing safe drinking water to every Indian

Job Opening: Engineer / Sr. Engineer – Instrumentation & Control (I&C)

Location: Airoli, Navi Mumbai

Department: Engineering – E&I

Experience Required: 5–8 Years

Qualification: BE / B.Tech in Instrumentation Engineering

Water & Wastewater Treatment, Desalination, O&M, Recycle & Reuse, Sludge Treatment, and Sustainability Consulting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Detailed study of tender documents and preparation of specifications & datasheets for PLC, instruments, cables, JB, trays, etc.
• Review of P&IDs
• Preparation of Instrument Index, I/O List, Hook-up Drawings, BOQ
• Design calculations including UPS sizing
• PLC system architecture, interconnection diagrams, wiring schemes
• Instrument cable tray/rack layouts and electronic earthing layouts
• Preparation of cable schedules, termination schedules
• Technical evaluation of vendor offers (PLC, instruments, VFDs, control valves, cables, JB, trays)
• Vendor drawing review and participation in FAT
• Interaction with clients and vendors for technical queries
• Support site teams during installation and commissioning
• Handle multiple EPC projects with minimal supervision

Key Skills Required:

• I&C Design for Water / Wastewater / STP / ETP plants
• Instrument selection (Flow, Pressure, Level, Temperature, Analytical)
• PLC systems & third-party communication
• Control room & equipment layout
• Knowledge of ISA standards
• Technical bid evaluation & procurement support
• AutoCAD (working knowledge)
• MS Office (Excel, Word)

Additional Desirable Skills:

• SPI knowledge
• Boolean Logic understanding

Designation: Automation & IoT Engineer (Water Treatment)

Key responsibilities: 

Design, implement, and maintain automation systems (SCADA, PLC, HMI) tailored for groundwater treatment plants, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure.

Program and configure PLC/SCADA systems for process automation of pumps, valves, filters, dosing systems, chemical treatment, backwashing, sludge handling, and other water treatment operations.

Integrate IoT-based real-time monitoring solutions including flow meters, pressure transmitters, water level sensors, and water quality instruments (pH, turbidity, TDS, conductivity, chlorine residual, etc.).

Develop and configure data acquisition systems (DAQ) to collect, process, and analyze operational parameters, ensuring availability of accurate real-time and historical data.

Set up dashboards and cloud-based remote monitoring platforms for centralized control, reporting, and decision-making across multiple plant sites.

Ensure reliable industrial communication protocols (Modbus RTU/TCP, Profibus, OPC-UA, MQTT, Ethernet/IP, LoRa, GPRS/4G/5G) for smooth data exchange between PLCs, IoT devices, and cloud servers.

Conduct system testing, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance of PLCs, SCADA servers, HMIs, sensors, actuators, and communication networks to minimize downtime

.

Collaborate with process engineers and plant operators to optimize plant performance through advanced control strategies (PID tuning, VFD integration, energy optimization, predictive maintenance).

Design and implement cyber security measures to protect automation & IoT systems from unauthorized access, malware, and data breaches.

Prepare and maintain technical documentation including control logic diagrams, wiring diagrams, SOPs, and system manuals.

Coordinate with vendors and contractors for procurement, installation, and commissioning of automation hardware/software.

Support plant expansion and upgradation projects by evaluating new automation technologies and IoT solutions

Train and mentor plant operators on SCADA/HMI usage, alarm handling, and IoT dashboards to improve operational efficiency.

Designation: Automation & IoT Engineer (Water Treatment)

Location: Kolkata

Experience: 5–7 years

Working Days & Hours: 6 days a week | 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM

Industry Focus:

⚡ Water Treatment Industry Only

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain automation systems (SCADA, PLC, HMI) tailored for water treatment plants, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure.
• Program and configure PLC/SCADA systems for process automation of pumps, valves, filters, dosing systems, chemical treatment, backwashing, sludge handling, and other water treatment operations.
• Integrate IoT-based real-time monitoring solutions including flow meters, pressure transmitters, water level sensors, and water quality instruments (pH, turbidity, TDS, conductivity, chlorine residual, etc.).
• Develop and configure data acquisition systems (DAQ) to collect, process, and analyze operational parameters, ensuring availability of accurate real-time and historical data.
• Set up dashboards and cloud-based remote monitoring platforms for centralized control, reporting, and decision-making across multiple plant sites.
• Ensure reliable industrial communication protocols (Modbus RTU/TCP, Profibus, OPC-UA, MQTT, Ethernet/IP, LoRa, GPRS/4G/5G) for smooth data exchange between PLCs, IoT devices, and cloud servers.
• Conduct system testing, troubleshooting, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance of PLCs, SCADA servers, HMIs, sensors, actuators, and communication networks to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with process engineers and plant operators to optimize plant performance through advanced control strategies (PID tuning, VFD integration, energy optimization, predictive maintenance).
• Design and implement cybersecurity measures to protect automation & IoT systems from unauthorized access, malware, and data breaches.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation including control logic diagrams, wiring diagrams, SOPs, and system manuals.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for procurement, installation, and commissioning of automation hardware/software.
• Support plant expansion and upgradation projects by evaluating new automation technologies and IoT solutions.
• Train and mentor plant operators on SCADA/HMI usage, alarm handling, and IoT dashboards to improve operational efficiency.
• Generate periodic performance reports on plant automation, IoT monitoring, energy consumption, and water quality compliance.

Must-Have Skills:

• SCADA, PLC, HMI expertise
• IoT and real-time monitoring integration
• Combination of Automation, Instrumentation & IoT experience

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience
• Kolkata-based only
• Prior experience in Water Treatment Industry mandatory

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Create accurate 2D and 3D drawings, models, and designs using AutoCAD.

• Prepare Basic Engineering Documents such as PFD (Process Flow Diagrams), P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams), and HFD (Hook-Up Flow Diagrams).

• Design and draft detailed layouts, including: Equipment Layouts Civil General Arrangements (GA) Piping Layouts & Isometrics Electrical Layouts Piping Bill of Quantities (BOQ)

• Collaborate closely with design and development teams, project engineers, and proposal engineers across various projects.

• Convert conceptual designs into detailed engineering and manufacturing drawings.

• Incorporate revisions, modifications, and changes into existing drawings as per updates and site feedback.

• Attend client kick-off meetings and conduct site visits for surveying and civil inspection.

• Ensure all drawings comply with industry standards and company guidelines.

• Maintain and organize a comprehensive library of project drawings and documentation.

• Familiarity with various STP technologies like MBBR, SBR, ASP, and MBR.

• Manage multiple drafting assignments in a time-bound manner with minimal supervision.  

Required Skills & Tools:

• Proficient in AutoCAD with strong skills in both 2D and 3D drafting.

• Working knowledge of related tools such as: Revit SketchUp Adobe Creative Suite

• Good understanding of engineering and architectural standards.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring dimensional and specification correctness.

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Designation: TM Sales                                                          

Location:    Tamil Nadu

Qualification: BE/MSC/BSC

Experience: 7 + Years

Key job responsibilities:

1. New Client/Customer acquisition

2. Dealer Appointment

3. Servicing Existing Clients-Monthly Report, Business Review, Attending Service Calls

4. Sales Planning and Billing

5. Presentation to Clients, Training Juniors and Clients

6. Offer preparation.

7. Market Intelligence and Competitor Activity.

8. New Technology presentation to Key Clients.

Skill/Knowledge Required:

Technical skills to handle water treatment chemical applications.

Project Engineer with water treatment plant experience.

SWT, ETP Aand WTP.

Atleast 1+ years of experience in WTP.

• Job Title:- Service Engineer with experience in the water & wastewater field
• Job Location: Ahmedabad
• Exp:- 2 to 5 years of exp. in waste water equipment / water treatment plant
• Desired Candidate profile in Diploma/Bachelor in Engineer.

 Roles and Responsibilities

• Having Good knowledge of water treatment plants like Softer, RO, DM, ETP & STP plants.
• Having Good knowledge about job service in the water treatment Industry.
• Having Knowledge about plants operation, troubleshooting of WTP.
• Knowledge about plants.
• The candidate is expected to get sales of spares, consumables, service, AMC and O&M of plants.