Research and Development Engineer

KUBOTA Water and Environment U.S.A. (KWU) manufactures and sells wastewater treatment equipment and advanced membrane bioreactor (M ) solutions across North America. As part of Kubota Corporation’s Water and Environment segment, KWU operates under the promise “For Earth, For Life,” focusing on supporting sustainable human life while protecting the environment. The company addresses global challenges in food, water, and the environment by delivering products and technologies that promote stable food production, reliable water supply and restoration, and comfortable living environments.

Since 2001, KWU has provided high-level water treatment solutions using its M  technology, producing effluent suitable for sensitive aquatic environments. With over 400 installations in North America, KWU is recognized as a premier provider of M  systems for demanding water treatment requirements.

We are seeking a Research and Development (R&D) Engineer to support the strategic direction of the company’s wastewater and water treatment technologies portfolio for successful developmental improvements and deployment into the market. The R&D Engineer will report to the General Manager of R&D.

The primary function of this position is evaluating the performance of lab, pilot, and full-scale wastewater and water treatment studies in municipal and industrial environments. This will include industry standard experiments and analyses as well as original experimental design. Onsite work with membrane bioreactor (M ) pilot treatment plants where studies will be conducted at full-scale wastewater treatment facilities across the United States;

this will entail working with the pilot plant manufacturer, treatment plant staff, engineering consultants and KWU staff to ensure successful studies. Many projects will entail work on or at the pilot-scale M  facility at the R&D Center as well. The R&D Engineer will write technical papers and make presentations at various conferences.

The ideal candidate has a sound understanding of wastewater and water treatment processes/technologies to properly conduct related research projects. A high degree of initiative and independent/creative thought is essential to the position and our research. An aptitude for learning new skills and venturing into new fields of study is also necessary. This is a fully on-site role based in Canton, OH, supporting a collaborative team in a mission‑driven organization serving the water and environmental sector.

This position will focus on wastewater and water treatment related research projects, onsite and remote pilot-scale M  plant operation, and development of new and existing technologies.

• Observing and evaluating pilot-scale wastewater and water treatment plant operation and testing in accordance with the company’s experimental plan.
• Collaboration with Kubota Japan Research Department including presentation of data & reports.
• Experimental planning and design, wastewater treatment process design and modeling, data analysis and interpretation.
• Project management: capital planning, budget management, pilot system design, pilot-study logistics & scheduling.
• Technical writing: internal reports, papers/presentations for conferences, white papers, peer-review publications, magazine articles, etc.
• Traveling to conferences to present research, ensuring Kubota is well-represented and respected in the market.
• Establish good working relationships and collaborate with engineering companies to conduct research projects; these will likely be held at other wastewater treatment plants across the United States.
• Conduct research projects at wastewater treatment plants with Kubota membranes and/or the Kubota M  System.
• Assist KMU Technical Specialists with trouble‑shooting issues at full-scale treatment facilities.
• Any other task assigned by either supervisor to be completed in a timely manner.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Research experience related to wastewater and/or water treatment.
• Knowledge and experience with wastewater/water sample…