Application Development Engineer – Professional Hygiene
Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.
With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.
As an Application Development Engineer – Professional Hygiene, you will play a critical role in supporting the successful deployment of Arxada technologies across industrial water, municipal wastewater, and food & beverage applications. Working closely with experienced technical colleagues, you will provide hands‑on field and engineering support for pilot trials, full‑scale trials, and commercial installations.
You will be part of a highly collaborative, cross‑functional team spanning Marketing, Sales, R&D, and Regulatory, contributing to growth strategy projects and helping translate innovative chemistry into real‑world customer solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to build deep application expertise in hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid (PAA), and peroxygen systems, while making a tangible impact on customer adoption and business growth.
Essential Job Functions
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Support the planning, installation, start‑up, operation, and troubleshooting of feed and handling systems (e.g., pumps, storage, and measurement devices) under guidance of senior technical staff.
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Provide hands‑on field technical and engineering support for pilot trials, full‑scale trials, and commercial installations across Professional Hygiene applications.
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Assist with basic system design input, equipment selection, fabrication coordination, and safe implementation of customer solutions.
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Coordinate trial execution with OEMs and internal stakeholders to ensure site‑specific operational requirements and constraints are met.
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Install, operate, and maintain field trial equipment, including routine inspections, minor repairs, data collection, and escalation of technical issues when required.
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Support testing, demonstrations, and performance evaluations of feed systems, documenting operating conditions, results, and key learnings.
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Independently design and conduct experiments to develop new ideas, concepts, formulations, or expanded application uses aligned with market needs.
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Partner with Business Development, Sales, and Marketing to deliver technical insights that accelerate customer adoption and growth.
Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
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Early‑career to developing experience in industrial, water treatment, food & beverage, or related process applications.
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Hands‑on aptitude with mechanical systems such as pumps, tanks, piping, and measurement devices.
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Strong problem‑solving mindset with the ability to work safely in field‑based and customer‑facing environments.
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Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across technical and commercial teams.
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Willingness to travel to customer sites as required to support trials and installations.
(To be included in US Postings Only)
The expected salary range for this role is 75-95K anually but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors permitted by law.
This role is also eligible to earn a short‑term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.
Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:
Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high‑performance applications.
Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.]
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