Senior R&D Scientist

• Work with and report to the head of Product Engineering to achieve the department goals of scaling up commercial-grade MOF/COF-based atmospheric water harvesting technology.


• Collaborate closely with R&D scientists to process the technical and functional specifications of MOF/COFs coming out of the R&D.


• Responsible for the system-level design and development of the heat management system, including optimization of heat exchangers, thermal storage, optimization of fluids transfer, pumps, fans, and filters that will operate on the MOF/COFs.


• Design, plan and scale up the technologies from prototype stage to commercial stage.


• Identify and optimize critical component and system-level parameters to improve overall product performance in terms of production capacity, energy efficiency, lifetime (reliability/durability), yield, cost, safety, and operation.


• Evaluate and manage sourcing of materials and components, taking into consideration the whole process from sourcing to final assembly and packaging.


• Help set up the QC/QA processes and procedures for production.


• Maintain an electronic notebook detailing all observations and measurements.


• Contribute to the intellectual property of the company by writing and participating in invention disclosures.


• Perform periodic reporting to management and participate in technical meetings.

• PhD in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or similar field from an accredited institution, along with a demonstrated record of achievement in research.


• Experience in the CO2 capture industry and pressure swing adsorption systems.


• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.


• More than 5 years of industrial R&D experience.


• Industry experience in designing system-level prototypes.


• Experience in simulation tools for thermal design, thermal analysis, and energy performance.


• Familiar with health and safety procedures in production.


• Thrive in a culture that values diversity, collaboration, precision, and learning.


• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.


• Excellent problem-solving skills.


• A track record of successful scale-up prototypes or experimentation.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.