Application Engineer

Netrolynx AI; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) retirement plan with company 1:

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid scheduling options

Job summary

Calgon Carbon Corporation, part of the Kuraray group, is seeking a GAC Applications Engineer IV to provide advanced technical support for activated carbon, equipment, and related services in domestic and international markets. This remotely-based role collaborates with Sales, Engineering, R&D, and Product Management to deliver technical recommendations and optimize carbon adsorption solutions.

The ideal candidate has a chemical engineering background with extensive adsorption experience, strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field is required.
• 3–5 years of experience with adsorption equipment at customer sites.
• 5–7 years of experience applying carbon adsorption technology to liquid and gas purification.

Responsibilities

• Develop market-specific strategies with technical and sales leadership to grow existing business and identify new opportunities for Calgon Carbon technology.
• Review performance and results, investigate variances, and recommend adjustments to plans.
• Support global initiatives and cross-business groups, and provide technical guidance and project backup to Sales teams.
• Set up and monitor field pilot trials, interpret laboratory, pilot, and full-scale system data, and develop design or operating recommendations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Carbon modeling software

Equipment design tools

Job description

Calgon Carbon Corporation, a Kuraray company, is growing—and so can your career. Join a global leader in environmental solutions and contribute to technologies that help improve air and water quality around the world.

Position: GAC Applications Engineer IV

Location: Remote, West Coast, United States

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel: Customer and plant site visits are required.

Please note: This is an engineering position, not an information technology role.

About The Company

Calgon Carbon Corporation is a scientific innovator with more than 80 years of experience developing solutions for air and water purification. Since pioneering activated carbon products made from bituminous coal in the 1940s, the company has continued to advance technologies that address evolving customer and environmental needs. Its portfolio supports more than 700 applications across a wide range of industries.

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Calgon Carbon employs approximately 1,685 people and operates 20 facilities worldwide focused on manufacturing, reactivation, innovation, and equipment fabrication. In Europe, the company operates as Chemviron. Calgon Carbon joined the Kuraray Group in 2018, bringing together complementary products and services and a shared commitment to high-quality, innovative activated carbon solutions.

About The Role

The GAC Applications Engineer IV provides advanced technical support for the sale and application of activated carbon, equipment, and related services in domestic and international markets. In partnership with Sales, Equipment Engineering, Research and Development, Product Management, and other internal teams, this engineer develops technical recommendations and helps customers evaluate activated carbon treatment solutions.

The role also supports the development of emerging markets and applications. The successful candidate will apply engineering expertise, customer insight, and data analysis to support project development, system design, field trials, and troubleshooting. This position is suited to an experienced professional who can work under general supervision, exercise sound judgment, and contribute creatively to customer and business needs.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a four-year college or university in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering or chemistry field is required. Candidates should have three to five years of experience using and troubleshooting adsorption equipment at customer sites, as well as five to seven years of experience applying carbon adsorption technology to liquid and gas purification requirements.

Relevant experience should include carbon modeling, equipment design or development, equipment functionality, and the interpretation of application data. The ability to work with a high degree of creativity and latitude is important. Business or marketing experience and water treatment experience are preferred. Applicants should be comfortable communicating technical information to customers and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Develop market-specific strategies with technical and sales leadership to grow existing business and identify new opportunities for Calgon Carbon technology. Review performance and results, investigate variances, and recommend adjustments to plans. Support global initiatives and cross-business groups, and provide technical guidance and project backup to Sales teams.

Act as a liaison between Sales and internal partners, including Product Management, Project Management, Equipment Engineering, and R&D. Review bid specifications for clarity, accuracy, acceptance, and risk, and recommend improvements to their technical quality. Serve as a customer contact when the assigned Technical Sales Representative is unavailable, and provide application engineering and consulting support for designated regions or representatives.

Use company and third-party design tools to predict activated carbon performance in liquid and vapor applications. Set up and monitor field pilot trials, interpret laboratory, pilot, and full-scale system data, and develop design or operating recommendations. Troubleshoot issues such as short filter run times and unexpected contaminant breakthrough, and prepare pilot study reports as requested.

Represent Calgon Carbon at conferences, trade shows, industry groups, and governing bodies. Develop and deliver technical presentations, training, papers, posters, and webinars for consultants, customers, regulators, legislators, and other audiences.

Benefits

• Calgon Carbon offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, prescription, and vision coverage; a health savings account; and a 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Additional offerings include incentive and bonus plans, paid time off with vacation starting at three weeks, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, learning and development opportunities, employee events, and a dress-for-your-day environment.
• Hybrid scheduling options may also be available, subject to business needs and position requirements.

Equal Opportunity

Calgon Carbon Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. We value a diverse workforce and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws.