Why Water Filtration Manufacturing Matters in Puerto Rico
Millions of residents face daily water quality challenges. Here's why building filtration solutions locally — not importing them — is the path forward.
A new generation of manufacturing startups is growing on the island — solving real infrastructure problems, creating American-made products, and building teams that get to do meaningful work from day one.
Shape products and processes from the very beginning
Year-round warmth, beaches, mountains, and no state income tax
U.S. territory — no passport, no visa, full federal protections
Startup manufacturing in Puerto Rico means you're not a cog — you're building the machine.
Puerto Rico has aging water infrastructure, underserved communities, and massive demand for locally-made solutions. The problems are real, visible, and yours to solve.
PR startups partner directly with UPR, UPRM, and mainland research labs. You'll collaborate with PhD researchers and use equipment most startups can't dream of accessing.
At a startup, you don't wait years for a promotion. You take on responsibility immediately, wear multiple hats, and build skills that would take a decade at a large company.
Not another app. Not another SaaS dashboard. You'll work with raw materials, manufacturing equipment, and real science to create products people depend on.
Products manufactured in PR ship across the Caribbean, to the mainland U.S., and globally. Your work reaches communities that need it, not just a user base.
Puerto Rico is rebuilding its manufacturing base. The people who join now are the ones who shape what it becomes — this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity.
What it's actually like to build a manufacturing company on the island — the work, the challenges, and why people stay.
Millions of residents face daily water quality challenges. Here's why building filtration solutions locally — not importing them — is the path forward.
From R&D lab work to supplier negotiations to agency meetings — startup manufacturing is nothing like a corporate plant. Here's what to actually expect.
Cost of living, neighborhoods, culture, logistics, and the honest pros and cons of relocating to the island for work. From someone who did it.
We're growing. These are the kinds of people we need as manufacturing operations scale up across the island.
Run analytical tests, support product development, and work directly with university research partners on materials characterization and certification testing.
Manage day-to-day manufacturing operations — equipment setup, process optimization, inventory, and quality control for water filtration media and systems.
Build relationships with distributors, municipal agencies, and commercial customers across Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. This is a market-maker role.
Navigate NSF certifications, PRDOH requirements, EPA compliance, and Act 60 regulatory obligations. Keep us legal and credible.
Not seeing your role? We're always interested in talented people.
Send Us Your Resume →Puerto Rico isn't just a place to work — it's a place people choose to stay.
World-class surfing, bioluminescent bays, and rainforest — all within a short drive from work.
PR residents don't pay federal income tax on island-sourced earnings. Your paycheck goes further.
Direct flights to Miami, NYC, Dallas, and more. No passport needed — it's a domestic flight.
Rich culinary scene, vibrant arts community, and a warmth you can't manufacture.
Housing costs significantly lower than most U.S. metros, especially outside San Juan.
Average 82°F. No winter coats. No shoveling snow. Ever.
Startup Puerto Rico exists to show talented people what manufacturing on the island actually looks like — the mission driving the work, the challenges that make it interesting, and the life that makes it worth it.
We're a manufacturing startup in eastern Puerto Rico developing advanced water filtration technology. Our products address real infrastructure gaps — from residential drinking water to commercial and municipal treatment — using locally-sourced materials and American innovation.
We partner with leading research universities, work with local and federal agencies, and are building a team of people who want to do work that matters in a place that needs it.
If that sounds like your kind of challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Whether you're exploring a move to PR, curious about a specific role, or just want to learn more about what we're building — reach out. No formal application needed to start a conversation.
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