Job Title: R&D Automation Engineer - Water Treatment

Location

Cambridge, MA

Job Type

Full-Time / Permanent

About NONA Technologies

NONA Technologies develops next-generation water purification systems using MIT-invented Ion Concentration Polarization (ICP). Our technology delivers up to 25–60% lower energy consumption for brackish and industrial wastewater treatment and enables fully automated pilot and commercial water-reuse systems worldwide.

Position Overview

The Automation Engineer will design, integrate, and commission the control and automation architecture for NONA’s pilot-scale ICP systems. This role requires hands-on expertise with pumps, piping and fluid handling systems, industrial instrumentation, , industrial controls, and 3-phase electrical systems. Travel for pilot deployment and testing (5–10%) is expected.

Key Responsibilities1. System Automation & Controls Development

Design and implement automation logic for pilot-scale water treatment systems.
Program PLCs, HMIs, and control panels for multi-stage systems.
Integrate and control 208 VAC 3-phase centrifugal pumps,.

2. System Integration and Fabrication

Assemble, test, and integrate process equipment for use in lab and pilot scale water treatment skids

· Integrate and calibrate conductivity sensors, flow transmitters, and level sensors.

Configure pressure and temperature transmitters.
Integrate high-voltage DC power supplies for ICP stack operation.
Control electrical and pneumatic valves and pumps

3. Electrical & Control Panel Engineering

Design schematics for 208 VAC 3-phase distribution and motor control.
Select breakers, contactors, VFDs, relays, and 24 VDC components.
Support fabrication and wiring of control panels.

4. P&ID, Documentation & Compliance

Create and update P&IDs and electrical diagrams.
Generate wiring diagrams, loop sheets, and I/O lists.
Ensure compliance with UL, NFPA 70/79, and IEC standards.

5. Field Testing & Commissioning

Install, debug, and validate automation systems at pilot sites.
Troubleshoot pumps, sensors, actuators, and communication systems.
Train operators and end-users.

Required Qualifications

B.S. or M.S. in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
3+ years of hands-on process or controls engineering experience.
Experience with three-phase centrifugal pumps (208 VAC).
Proficiency with industrial sensing and control components PLC/HMI programming experience.

· Hands on experience with assembling, integrating, and testing fluid handling equipment

Ability to read and create P&IDs and electrical schematics.
Experience with industrial signal standards (4–20 mA, 0–10 V, Modbus).

· US work authorization is required for this role

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with water treatment systems (RO, ED, EDI).

· Experience with Skid-Mounted Equipment or Modular Process Packages

Familiarity with LabVIEW, Python, or MATLAB.
Experience designing UL/NFPA-compliant control panels.

Soft Skills

Strong problem-solving ability and ownership mentality.
Clear communication across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Comfortable in fast-paced startup environments.
Detail-oriented with strong documentation habits.

Contact

junghyo@nona-technologies.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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