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What this role is
This Staff Chemical Engineer role leads water chemistry and treatment technology development for Jacuzzi Group's spa portfolio, owning everything from sanitizer science to field validation. It suits an experienced water-systems specialist who combines rigorous hands-on lab work with cross-functional leadership across mechanical, electrical, and product teams.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, or closely related ABET-accredited discipline
- 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in water testing, water-system development, and water-chemistry management, ideally in pool/spa or drinking-water filtration
- Hands-on expertise with sanitizer chemistry (chlorine, bromine, mineral, UV, ozone, AOP, electrolytic systems), water balance, scale and corrosion control, and microbial control
- Ability to design, write, execute, and document formal test protocols and draw defensible conclusions
- Strong working knowledge of analytical methods and instrumentation for water quality
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities with attention to detail
Nice to have
- Experience in private equity-backed, high-growth, or global manufacturing environment
- Direct experience developing or qualifying products to NSF/ANSI 50, 60/61, 53/42/55/58, or APSP/PHTA standards
- Working knowledge of EPA pesticide registration (FIFRA) and state/local health-department spa regulations
- Experience with electrolytic chlorine generation, AOP, membrane filtration, or IoT-enabled water-monitoring platforms
- Experience designing or qualifying test cells, flow loops, and lab automation
- Prior experience working with external R&D partners, chemistry suppliers, contract labs, or academic institutions on joint development