Development Engineer Jobs in Delaware

INTRODUCTION

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

We are seeking a motivated Chemist/ Engineer to join our Adsorbents team in the role of Applications & Process Development Engineer/Scientist. This position plays a key role in supporting both commercial and technical aspects of our business. The Chemist/ Engineer will provide technical support to our sales team and customers, collaborate closely with the R&D team to support new product development, process scale-up, and optimization activities, support product validation, analytical characterization, regulatory activities, and help qualify new raw materials. This role serves as a bridge between R&D, Operations, Quality and Commercial teams to support successful product commercialization. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical and engineering skills with a collaborative, hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated Chemist/ Engineer to join our Adsorbents team in the role of Applications & Process Development Engineer/Scientist. This position plays a key role in supporting both commercial and technical aspects of our business. The Chemist/ Engineer will provide technical support to our sales team and customers, collaborate closely with the R&D team to support new product development, process scale-up, and optimization activities, support product validation, analytical characterization, regulatory activities, and help qualify new raw materials. This role serves as a bridge between R&D, Operations, Quality and Commercial teams to support successful product commercialization. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical and engineering skills with a collaborative, hands-on approach to problem-solving.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applications & Technical Support

• Provide technical support to the sales team and customers, including product recommendations, performance evaluations, and troubleshooting.

• Assist in developing technical documentation, data sheets, and customer presentations.

• Maintain accurate laboratory records and prepare technical reports summarizing test results.

• Product Development and Scale-up

• Collaborate with R&D scientist on formulation, synthesis, and performance testing of new adsorbent products.

• Support the development, scale-up, and optimization of manufacturing processes for new products.
• Facilitate transition of new products from laboratory development to commercial manufacturing.

• Conduct laboratory and pilot-scale testing to evaluate product performance in various water treatment applications.

• Quality & Regulatory Support

• Perform product analytical characterization and troubleshooting.

• Raw Material Qualification

• Evaluate and qualify new raw materials in collaboration with procurement, operations, and R&D teams.

• External Collaboration

• Coordinate work with external contract laboratories for specialized testing or analysis.

• Safety & Compliance

• Follow established laboratory safety procedures and contribute to maintaining a safe work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Environmental Science, or related field.

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in a laboratory or technical role within water treatment, environmental chemistry, materials science, or related industry. Experience in process scale up and product development is preferred.

• Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of adsorption chemistry, water treatment processes, and/or metal removal technologies preferred.

• Experience with analytical methods (e.g., titration, wet chemistry, particle size, ICP, XRF, etc.).
• Familiarity with quality systems, regulatory testing, and laboratory best practices.
• Experience with various adsorbent materials (e.g., activated carbon, ion exchange resins, advanced filtration media) a plus.

• Familiarity in process scale up, pilot testing and validation.

• Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.