Chemical/Environmental Senior Applications Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global environmental solutions leader is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to provide technical support for activated carbon technology sales. This remote position focuses on developing emerging markets and supervising other engineers. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in carbon adsorption technology and a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering. Competitive benefits are offered, including hybrid work schedules and generous paid time off.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Hybrid schedules

Paid time off starting at 3 weeks

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in carbon adsorption technology application.
• 5-7 years of experience troubleshooting adsorption equipment at customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the sale of activated carbon technology.
• Assist in technical development of emerging markets/applications.
• Supervise entry/intermediate applications engineers.

Skills

Carbon adsorption technology

Equipment design and development

Troubleshooting skills

Technical presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

Carbon modeling software

Equipment for liquid and gas purification

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: Chemical/Environmental Senior Applications Engineer

Location: Remote - Western US

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

Job Description

The Senior Applications Engineer provides the lead 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.

The Senior Applications Engineer will assist in the technical development of emerging markets/applications as it pertains to their area of focus, as well as providing lead technical and business support for key global business development groups. This role can also include supervision of entry or intermediate applications engineers

Duties and Responsibilities

• Uses gained technical expertise, know-how and supplied computer models to select appropriate carbon and equipment for liquid and vapor phase applications, and predict performance based upon customer conditions
• Set-up and monitor pilot trials in the field and provide design information for future full-scale systems
• Interpret data from the lab and the field trials for pilot and full-scale systems to provide technical design and operational recommendations
• Trouble shoot customer problems such as short filter run-times or unexpected breakthrough
• Provide application engineering support for a geographic region(s) or set of Technical Sales Reps
• Called to work with R&D on the development / testing of new carbon products / applications
• May also provide technical guidance to engineers with less experience and to overseas colleagues when called upon
• Prepares and provides technical training for TSR when new topics, applications, etc. are encountered
• Responsible for other general training and assuring consistency of technical messages from TSRs to customers
• In coordination with the Technical Director, Market Development Director, 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 technical lead for the Business Unit on CCC global initiatives / cross-business segment groups
• Working closely with other CCC global regions on projects covering multiple geographic territories
• 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
• 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
• Participate in Industry forums related to emerging markets and existing applications
• 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 presentation / training to engineering consultants, clients, regulators, legislators and others to influence selection of treatment solutions

Qualifications

• A bachelors degree (B.A. or B.S.), or equivalent from four-year college or university is required (Chemical Engineering or related engineering/chemistry field)
• 10+ 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 is required
• 5-7 years of experience in the use and troubleshooting of adsorption equipment at customer sites is required

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