Research/Process Engineering Specialist

Job Description: Research/Process Engineering Specialist 

ETI Form No 

KSS-ETI-HR -F01 

Revision: 

01 

Job Title: 

Research/Process Engineering Specialist 

Department: 

Technology Development / Process Applications Department 

Reporting to 

Manager, Technology Development and Process Application  

Date Issued  

06/27/2025  

Revised Date 

Mm/dd/yyyy  

Who We Are  

As a world-class manufacturer of innovative process equipment for water treatment and chemicals purification and recovery, Eco-Tec, A Kovalus Separation Solutions Company is a trusted source for systems incorporating advanced proprietary ion exchange and other innovative separations technologies for liquids and gases. Eco-Tec, A Kovalus Separation Solutions Company is delivering value to its customers by reducing environmental footprint, stabilizing product quality, increasing productivity, and reducing operational costs.  

At Kovalus, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. 

Your Job 

Eco-Tec, A Kovalus Separation Solutions Company is looking for a Research/Process Engineering Specialist to join our team in our Pickering, ON location.  

What You Will Do 

• Provide technical support to team members and other departments including review and approval of equipment selection and sizing sheets, sales package (costing sheets and sales proposals) and other project documents.
• Support Sales & Marketing team in project qualification.
• Review and evaluate technical information received and develop the design basis.
• Carry out process design/optimization, equipment selection and sizing.
• Develop engineering drawings, PFD, P&ID, equipment layout, etc.
• Prepare Process Design Packages (PDP) for systems about to sell or sold as required.
• Manage industrial research and development projects, including hands-on work in the lab and pilot area. 
• Maintain database, process design manuals, experimental data and reports.
• Design experiments and experimental apparatus at the bench, lab and pilot scales, including implementation of process control. 
• Operate and troubleshoot analytical equipment (e.g. ICP, AA IC etc.) to validate process performance.
• Physically able to work in lab/pilot environments including lifting, climbing and working with PPE.
• Prepare written technical evaluations of new products and processes, including the review and summary of technical literature, preparation of process schematics, preparation of mass and energy balances. 
• Actively engage in product development by proposing innovative ideas to maximize value proposition.
• Support Technical Service, Sales & Marketing, and Systems Engineering departments as required for technical and process related issues.
• Prepare economic evaluations, ROI analyses and competitor comparisons.
• Compliance with the Company's Workplace Health and Safety Rules, Policies and Procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required by the management. 

Who You Are 

• Minmum Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering 
• 5+ years of engineering experience in R&D plus Process Application 
• Strong organizational and time management skills, self-directed to prioritize and plan projects to achieve on-time completion, results, and detail oriented
• Demonstrates tact, diplomacy, flexibility and possesses excellent interpersonal skills
• Must possess excellent reasoning/technical ability; analyze problems, identify alternate solutions, select, and implement the best alternative and effectively communicate the logic behind the decision to others
• Must be able to work effectively with other staff, fostering teamwork and cooperation throughout the company
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint)
• Eligible to travel internationally (upto 25%).

What Will Put You Ahead 

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Sale's Experience in the Chemical Recovery Industry.
• 3+ years of experience in ion-exchange processing equipment and process design is considered an asset
• Professional Engineer designation is an asset.

What We Offer 

• Health & Dental Benefits
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• On the job training
• Great opportunity for growth
• Free on-site parking

At Kovalus companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.   

Eco-Tec is committed to creating an inclusive culture across the organization by preventing and removing barrier for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.