Applications Engineer IV

Calgon Carbon Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, HSA & 401k –

Incentives/bonus plans

Hybrid schedules

Paid time off (vacation starting at 3 

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Learning & development opportunities

Fun events

Job summary

Calgon Carbon Corporation, a Kuraray company, is seeking an Applications Engineer IV to deliver primary technical support for activated carbon technology across markets. The role collaborates with Engineering, R&D, Product Management and Sales, driving technical justification and developing new applications.

You will contribute to pilot-scale testing and field trials, present papers at conferences, and help shape strategic initiatives while maintaining customer relationships and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field required.
• 3-5 years of experience in adsorption equipment at customer sites preferred.
• 5-7 years in applying carbon adsorption tech to address customer requirements including carbon modeling, equipment design and development.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to expand base business and create new opportunities using CCC technology.
• Review results, troubleshoot variances, adjust strategies as needed.
• Provide technical support to Sales, R&D, and Product Management.
• Attend conferences and deliver technical presentations to influence solution choices.
• Set up pilot trials and interpret data to guide full-scale system design.
• Provide consulting services and write pilot study reports on demand.

Skills

Technical support

Presentations

Pilot studies

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

Carbon modeling software

Job description

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Applications Engineer IV

DWIC Tech - Technical Group Regular Full-Time Engineering Blue Lake, CA, US

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

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