Development Engineer | JB479

Position Title: Development Engineer

Division/Unit: Technology

Reports to: Director of Technology

Department: Technology

Field of Activity: R&D

1. Role Purpose:

Research and development of new and innovative solutions for water purification and dispensing systems that will provide a competitive advantage for Strauss Water in the markets in which it operates.

2. Main Responsibilities (6-8 areas):

• Manage the development process of new technologies for water purification systems.
• Develop systems such as hydraulic, optical, and autonomous systems.
• Design and build prototypes.
• Conduct tests and experiments and document the results.
• Demonstrate feasibility.
• Perform reliability tests and prepare the technology for production.
• Support the integration process in the company’s products.
• Examine and diagnose various mechanisms and methods for water enrichment (enrichment engines).
• Gather information and evaluate different technologies in the field of water purification, including working with external laboratories and various research institutes (universities, etc.).
• Work closely with product development interfaces and consumer insights to define requirements for new features/technologies and their integration into the company’s products.

3. Scope of the Role:

• Number of direct reports: NA
• Direct report roles: NA
• Total annual budget under direct responsibility: 100K NIS
• Number of projects led, if the primary role involves project management (budget, complexity, interfaces): 3
• Key internal and external work interfaces:
  • Technology Unit
  • Development and Engineering Group
  • Company Laboratories
  • Water Technology and Standards Department
  • Consumer Insights Department
  • External laboratories and research institutes, universities

4. Required Qualifications (qualifications must align with the role’s purpose and responsibilities):

Education/Professional Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Physics (with emphasis on practical experience).

Professional Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in R&D/Process Engineering.
• Knowledge and understanding of physics, chemistry, thermodynamics, hydraulics.
• Experience in water enrichment – an advantage.
• Experience in designing and modeling engineering systems in SolidWorks, Surface, Sheetmetal.
• High-level English proficiency.

Additional Skills:

• Hands-on.
• Multidisciplinary skills.
• Commitment, responsibility, and initiative.
• Ability to learn independently, including reading scientific articles.
• Thoroughness and reliability.
• Creativity and curiosity.
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently.
• Time management skills – ability to handle workload and multiple tasks.