Wastewater Process & Controls Engineer

The Controls Engineer is responsible for continuing research and development of APG Neuros’ control and optimization systems. The engineer will focus on improving the model predictive control (MPC) algorithms and integrating new machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques. The engineer will also support the deployment of these systems at customer sites. This role requires a strong background in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and control systems.

Main Tasks

• Work closely with the R&D team to develop and test new control and optimization algorithms for wastewater treatment plants;

• Apply machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques to enhance the performance and robustness of the control and optimization systems;

• Develop, maintain, and upgrade system software packages;

• Evaluate the performance of installed control systems;

• Maintain a well-organized and current technical database that includes configuration controls, software revisions and drawing libraries;

• Work closely with Sales, Project Management, and Engineering to understand system requirements and develop workable design concepts;

• Design aeration system control systems and other controllers for wastewater treatment process optimization;

• Prepare submittals and operation and maintenance manuals;

• Participate in conference calls with Consulting Engineering firms and Contractors to resolve project design related issues and convince customer of Company’s technical solutions;

• Provide fast and dependable remote technical assistance to field support teams;

• Prepare technical memos related to process and control system issues;

• Prepare and provide on the job training material to customers and internal staff;

• Develop innovative technical solutions to sell to customers as product distinctions and field upgrades;

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent;

• 3-5 years of work experience;

• Knowledge of the wastewater treatment process preferred;

• Experience in aeration system design and operation, especially in wastewater treatment plants preferred;

• Familiarity with one or more computer programming languages (Python, MATLAB, C#, etc) preferred;

• Excellent computer knowledge;

• Good knowledge of English (written and spoken);

• Occasional out of country travel may be required;

• Ability to develop strong professional relationships with vendors and customers across a wide spectrum of industry;

• Must be able to handle multiple projects at one time;

• The Controls Engineer should have extensive analytical and problem solving skills and work well in a fast pacing entrepreneurial environment. Must be proactive, independent, have excellent interpersonal and client-relation skills as well as strong technical abilities.