Application Engineer

Ceram USA, Inc.; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceram USA, Inc. in Overland Park, KS is seeking an Application Engineer to support catalyst product applications in customer systems, including utility and industrial installations.

This full-time, on-site role involves providing technical support, analyzing requirements, and aiding in product selection and system design. You will work with engineering and sales teams, prepare technical documentation, participate in testing and validation, troubleshoot field issues, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Applied knowledge of emission control systems is preferred.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specs.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to customers and analyze application requirements.
• Assist in product selection and system design for catalyst solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering and sales teams; prepare technical docs.
• Participate in testing, validation, and troubleshooting field issues.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and R&D; contribute to guidelines updates.

Skills

Technical support

Customer-facing

System design

Cross-functional communication

Emissions control familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Engineering tools

Job description

Company Description

Ceram USA, Inc. is a design, sales, and services subsidiary of Ceram Austria, GmbH, a global leader in ceramic catalysts and heat storage media for emissions reduction systems. The company delivers emission reduction and energy efficiency solutions that address current market needs while driving the development of future environmental technologies. Ceram USA produces honeycomb and plate catalysts for stationary, marine, and automotive applications, along with non-catalytic honeycomb ceramics for regenerative thermal processes. The organization also provides comprehensive services to support customers in the utility and industrial sectors, offering technical expertise from concept through implementation. Team members contribute to solutions that help industries reduce emissions and improve energy performance.

Role Description

The Application Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Overland Park, KS. This position focuses on supporting the application of catalyst products in customer systems, including utility and industrial installations. Day-to-day responsibilities include providing technical support to customers, analyzing application requirements, and assisting in product selection and system design. The role involves collaborating with engineering and sales teams, preparing technical documentation, and participating in testing and validation of solutions. The Application Engineer also assists in troubleshooting field issues, coordinating with manufacturing and R&D, and contributing to continuous improvement of application guidelines and standards.

Qualifications

• Strong Technical Support skills, including customer-facing problem solving and application guidance.
• Experience or familiarity with emission control systems for power and industrial applications.
• Foundational knowledge in fluid flow, thermal processes, and equipment integration.
• Competence in Testing, validation, and performance evaluation of industrial or environmental technology systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related field) or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and standards; proficiency with common engineering tools and office software.
• Effective communication skills for working with cross-functional teams and customers; strong organizational and documentation abilities.
• Experience with industrial, utility, emissions control, or energy efficiency applications is highly beneficial.
• Capacity to work on-site, travel occasionally to customer locations, and manage multiple projects and priorities safely and responsibly.