Plasma R&D Engineer
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Company Description Aqtiva Inc. is an Alberta-based agtech company developing cold plasma activation systems that produce plasma-activated water for controlled environment agriculture. Our technology integrates into irrigation systems to support plant growth and improve nutrient use efficiency.
Role Description The Plasma R&D Engineer is a full-time, on-site position based in Edmonton, AB. This hands-on role will own the science and engineering of Aqtiva’s plasma activation systems. Responsibilities include designing and optimizing cold plasma discharge configurations to generate reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) in water, characterizing reactive species through spectroscopic and wet chemistry methods, and researching approaches to improve energy efficiency. The engineer will conduct controlled trials to quantify RONS bioavailability and validate second-generation device output against the first-generation baseline. The role also involves research in plasma engineering and physics, collaboration with the University of Alberta on RONS speciation, nitrogen use efficiency measurement, and publications, and contributions to patent documentation and intellectual property development.
Qualifications
- M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Chemical Engineering, with exposure to plasma or high-voltage systems.
- Ability to work independently in laboratory and field settings.
- Strong technical writing skills for experimental protocols, data reports, and regulatory submissions.
Experience in the following areas is a strong asset:
- Plasma-activated water or plasma applications in agriculture.
- Controlled environment agriculture, hydroponics, or fertigation.
- Impedance matching, radio-frequency (RF) power supplies, or high-voltage circuit design.
- Reactive species characterization using UV-Vis spectrophotometry, ion chromatography, or equivalent methods.
How to Apply Send your CV and a short note of fewer than 300 words describing your relevant work experience to info@aqtiva.ca with the subject line: Plasma R&D Engineer Application.
- Aqtiva Inc. is an equal opportunity employer based in Edmonton, Alberta.
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Responsibilities
Design and optimize cold plasma systems that generate reactive oxygen and nitrogen species in water, characterize those species, improve energy efficiency, and conduct trials to assess bioavailability and compare device performance. Collaborate on research and publications, and contribute to patent documentation and intellectual property development.
Requirements
Requires an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Chemical Engineering, with exposure to plasma or high-voltage systems and the ability to work independently in laboratory and field settings. Strong technical writing skills are required; experience with plasma applications in agriculture, controlled environment agriculture, relevant power systems, or reactive species characterization is an asset.
Skills
- Cold Plasma Engineering
- Plasma Discharge Design
- Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species Characterization
- Spectroscopy
- Wet Chemistry
- Energy Efficiency Optimization
- Controlled Trials
- Plasma Physics
- High-Voltage Systems
- Experimental Protocol Development
- Technical Writing
- Impedance Matching
- Radio-Frequency Power Supplies
- UV-Vis Spectrophotometry
- Ion Chromatography
- Nitrogen Use Efficiency Measurement
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Categories
- Engineering
- Science & Research
- Agriculture
Keywords
- Cold Plasma
- Plasma-Activated Water
- Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species
- RONS Speciation
- Spectroscopy
- Wet Chemistry
- Energy Efficiency
- Hydroponics
- Fertigation
- Irrigation Systems
- Nitrogen Use Efficiency
- Electrical Engineering
- Physics
- Chemical Engineering
- High-Voltage Systems
- Impedance Matching
- Radio-Frequency Power Supplies
- High-Voltage Circuit Design
- UV-Vis Spectrophotometry
- Ion Chromatography
- Experimental Protocols
- Regulatory Submissions
- Patent Documentation
- Intellectual Property
- University of Alberta