Applications Engineer IV

Calgon Carbon Corporation; Blue Lake (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives/bonus plans

Dress for your day

Hybrid schedules

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Learning & development

Competitive pay

Job summary

Calgon Carbon | A Kuraray Company seeks an Applications Engineer IV to deliver technical support for activated carbon solutions across domestic and international markets. You will collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Product Management and Sales to justify the use of CCC technology and drive market expansion, including emerging applications and new business opportunities.

The role involves field pilot testing, data interpretation, and presenting technical papers at conferences.

Qualifications

• Experience with adsorption equipment at customer sites.
• Strong communication with sales and engineering teams.
• Willingness to travel for customer visits.

Responsibilities

• Develop market strategies with Sales and Market Development to grow base business and new opportunities.
• Review results, troubleshoot variances, and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Provide technical support and backup to Sales teams on CCC projects.

Skills

Adsorption equipment

Technical sales

Cross-functional liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Design software

Lab data interpretation

Job description

Calgon Carbon | A Kuraray Company is growing—and so can your career. Be part of a global leader in environmental solutions, where your work directly impacts the quality of air and water around the world.

Position: GAC Applications Engineer IV

Location: US – Remote (West Coast)

This is not an IT position

Excellent Benefits:

Medical, dental, prescription & vision, HSA & retirement savings (401k) – Generous Company Match!

Perks:

Incentives/bonus plans, competitive pay, dress for your day, hybrid schedules, paid time off (vacation starting at 3 weeks), tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, fun events, learning & development opportunities.

Hours of work:

Full-time position with hours Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 PM

Travel:

Visits to customer/plant sites

The Applications Engineer IV provides the primary technical support for the sale of carbon, equipment, and service in domestic or international markets. This role interfaces with Equipment Engineering, Research and Development, Equipment and Assembly, Product Management, and Sales to provide the technical justification for the use of activated carbon technology in customer applications. This position will assist in the technical development of emerging markets/applications as it pertains to their area of focus

Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to)

• In coordination with Technical Director, Market Development and Sales Director, develop strategies and market-specific approaches to expand existing base business and develop new business opportunities through CCC technology adoption
• Regularly review and evaluate actual results, report/troubleshoot variances, adjust strategy as appropriate
• Provide support for the Business Unit on CCC global initiatives / cross-business segment groups
• Acts as technical support and back-up contact related to specific projects for Sales team
• Serves as liaison between Sales team and internal support teams including Product and Project Management and R&D
• Review bid specifications for clarity, accuracy, and acceptance
• Provide recommendations to improve technical quality of bid specifications and prevent undue risk to Calgon Carbon
• Serve as main Calgon Carbon contact to customer when Technical Sales Rep is unable to respond to customer
• Attend technical conferences and trade shows to gain technical knowledge and represent Calgon Carbon as a leader in the activated carbon market
• Prepare and present papers/posters at conferences, trade shows and virtual opportunities, e.g. webinars
• Develop and present technical presentations / trainings to engineering consultants, clients, regulators, legislators and other to influence selection of treatment solutions
• Represent CCC at Industry Groups and Governing Bodies, AWWA, etc.
• Use CCC and 3rd Party computer design programs to predict the performance of activated carbon in liquid and vapor applications
• Set-up and monitor pilot trials in the field to provide design information for future full scale systems
• Interpret data from lab and field trials for both pilot and full scale systems to provide technical design and operational recommendations
• Troubleshoot customer problems such as short filter run-times or unexpected contaminant breakthrough
• Provides application engineering support for a geographic region(s) or a set of Technical Sales Reps
• Provides consulting services for the customer as needed
• Authors pilot study reports as requested by customer

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.), or equivalent from four-year college or university is required (Chemical Engineering or related engineering/chemistry field)
• 3-5 years of experience in the use and troubleshooting of adsorption equipment at customer sites is required
• 5-7 years of experience in the application of carbon adsorption technology to address customer requirements in liquid and gas purification, including carbon modeling, equipment design and development, and equipment functionality
• Must be able to work under general supervision with a high degree of creativity and latitude
• Business/marketing experience is preferred
• Water treatment experience is preferred

About Calgon Carbon

At Calgon Carbon, we are scientific innovators with a proud legacy of over 80 years and more than 205 patents to our name. Since pioneering the first activated carbon products from bituminous coal in the 1940s, we’ve been at the forefront of developing cutting‑edge technologies and solutions to meet the world’s evolving air and water purification needs.

Today, our portfolio includes more than 700 direct market applications across a wide range of industries. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Calgon Carbon employs approximately 1,685 professionals and operates 20 facilities worldwide dedicated to manufacturing, reactivation, innovation, and equipment fabrication. In Europe, we operate under the name Chemviron.

In March 2018, Calgon Carbon became part of the Kuraray Group. Together, we offer complementary products and services, united by a shared commitment to delivering the highest quality and most innovative activated carbon solutions to customers around the globe.

Calgon Carbon is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veteran

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.