Catalyst Technology Engineer - Customer-Facing & Field

Clariant SE; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

PTO with carry-over

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

EAP Program

Spending and Savings Accounts

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Auto/Home Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Legal Services Plan

Job summary

Clariant is seeking an Applied Catalyst Technology Engineer to support the Catalyst Business Unit in The Woodlands, TX or Louisville, KY. The role focuses on catalyst technology, customer engagement, and field support, with up to 50% travel across North and South America.

This onsite position requires hands-on experience in catalyst selection, performance evaluation, and process optimization, along with strong communication skills to interact with customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is highly preferred; a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry may be considered with relevant catalyst, chemical plant, or industrial process experience.
• 2-5 years of experience in catalyst technology, catalyst applications, chemical plant process engineering, refining, petrochemicals, syngas, hydrogen, or related technical environment; recent graduates with relevant catalyst-focused internships, co-op experience, or research may also be considered.
• Hands-on experience or exposure to catalyst selection, catalyst performance evaluation, catalyst loading, startup support, troubleshooting, or process optimization is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work directly with customers and cross-functional teams in a technical, customer-facing environment.
• Ability to travel up to 50% throughout North and South America, including travel on short notice.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support catalyst grade selection, technical proposals, performance evaluations, loading, startup, troubleshooting, and optimization throughout the customer sales and service cycle
• Conduct catalyst performance evaluations, predictions, and projections using Clariant’s proprietary design programs, operating data, and digital tools
• Travel to customer facilities to provide technical support during catalyst loading and startup and help bring plant operations to expected performance levels
• Analyze catalyst behavior, operating conditions, and process data to identify performance issues and recommend corrective actions
• Partner with sales teams and technology advisors to develop technically sound catalyst solutions that address customer and commercial needs
• Serve as a customer-facing technical expert, clearly communicating catalyst performance, operating recommendations, and technical risks
• Collaborate with production, R&D, product management, and technical teams to resolve catalyst application issues and improve product performance
• Prepare technical reports, design guidelines, operating manuals, case studies, and supporting calculations for catalyst applications

Skills

Catalyst technology experience

Customer-facing

Analytical skills

Travel readiness

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (considered with relevant experience)

Tools

Proprietary design programs

Job description

Clariant is seeking an Applied Catalyst Technology Engineer to support the Catalyst Business Unit in The Woodlands, TX or Louisville, KY. The role focuses on catalyst technology, customer engagement, and field support, with up to 50% travel across North and South America.

This onsite position requires hands-on experience in catalyst selection, performance evaluation, and process optimization, along with strong communication skills to interact with customers and internal teams.