Field Implementation & Pilot Operations Engineer

Claros Technologies; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Paid time off

401(k) match

Annual bonus

Career growth

Training & certs

Team environment

Job summary

Claros Technologies in Minneapolis, Minnesota is seeking a Field Pilot Engineer to bring PFAS destruction tech from lab to field. The role focuses on field deployment, collaboration with plant personnel, and leading pilot deployments that demonstrate our technology.

The position reports to the Director of Engineering and requires up to 50% travel to customer facilities, working alongside engineers and chemists to ensure successful pilots and data-driven improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental engineering, or related discipline.
• 3–10 years in industrial processes, water/wastewater, chemical manufacturing, or similar.
• Aptitude for troubleshooting mechanical, process, electrical, or equipment issues.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to customer facilities.
• Experience working in industrial plant environments with hands-on equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support prep, deployment, startup, operation, and demobilization of PFAS destruction pilot systems; optimize.
• Travel up to 50% to global sites.
• Collaborate with internal engineers, chemists, contractors, plant managers, operators, and EHS teams for safe pilot execution.
• Represent the company professionally at customer locations with technical expertise.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation (PFD, P&ID, GA, BOM) and manuals.
• Write experimental plans and SOPs.
• Troubleshoot during pilots and collect/analyze data for improvements.
• Cross-train team members on equipment operation and troubleshooting.
• Plan and conduct in-house process and equipment development/testing.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Field work

Travel readiness

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Related engineering discipline

Job description

Company Description

Founded in 2018 and based in the United States in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Claros Technologies is a global leader in PFAS mitigation, with two core divisions. The ClarosTech™ division focuses exclusively on the permanent destruction of PFAS, offering affordable, high-flow, scalable, and field-ready systems that destroy long, short, and ultra-short chain PFAS compounds. ClarosLabs™, the company's ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited analytical division, is a leading commercial laboratory dedicated solely to PFAS detection, quantification, and exposure assessment.

We are a diverse team of scientists, engineers, business builders, and impact-driven leaders dedicated to solving critical environmental problems. In 2026, Claros closed a $55 million financing round, positioning us to fulfill commercial adoption and expand globally. If you're a mission-driven and highly motivated individual looking to solve problems without creating new ones, join our team in accomplishing our mission to take the ‘forever’ out of “forever chemicals” and destroy PFAS for good.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Engineer who thrives in dynamic customer environments and is excited to bring innovative PFAS destruction technology from the lab to the field. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys traveling to customer sites, solving real-world technical challenges, collaborating directly with plant personnel, and leading pilot deployments that demonstrate the value of our technology.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Field Pilot Engineer will play a critical role in planning, preparing, deploying, operating, and optimizing pilot systems at customer facilities across a variety of industrial settings. This position requires up to 50% travel and a willingness to roll up your sleeves alongside fellow engineers and chemists to ensure successful pilot execution.

Successful candidates will be technically strong, resourceful problem-solvers who are comfortable working independently in customer facilities, interfacing with plant managers and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) personnel, and taking ownership of field challenges from initial setup through project completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the preparation, deployment, startup, operation, and demobilization of PFAS destruction pilot systems at customer facilities. Contribute to the development, testing, and optimization of pilot systems for PFAS destruction.

• Travel up to 50% to industrial, municipal, and commercial customer sites globally.

• Work directly with internal engineers, chemists, contractors, customer plant managers, operators, maintenance personnel, and EHS teams to ensure safe and successful pilot execution.

• Represent the company professionally at customer locations and build strong working relationships through technical expertise, responsiveness, and problem-solving.

• Develop engineering documentation required for fabrication of equipment, such as Process Flow Drawings (PFD), Process and Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID), General Arrangement drawings (GA), Bills of Materials (BOM), and similar. Maintain engineering records, design updates, manuals, and change documentation.

• Write experimental plans and SOPs.

• Troubleshoot mechanical and engineering issues as they arise during customer field pilots

• Perform data collection and analysis to evaluate system performance and recommend improvements.

• Cross-train team members on basic equipment operation and troubleshooting tasks

• Plan and conduct in-house process and equipment development and testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

• 3 to 10 years of engineering experience in industrial processes, water/wastewater treatment, chemical manufacturing, process systems, field services, or similar environments, preferred.

• Demonstrated aptitude for troubleshooting mechanical, process, electrical, or equipment-related issues.

• Willingness and enthusiasm to travel up to 50% of the time to customer facilities.

• Comfortable working in industrial plant environments and participating in hands‑on equipment installation, startup, operation, and maintenance activities.

• Strong organizational and project execution skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

• Enjoys being in the field and working directly with customers.

• Takes ownership of challenges and remains calm under pressure.

• Likes solving complex technical problems in real‑world operating environments.

• Comfortable leading small teams during pilot deployments and startup activities.

• Willingly rolls up their sleeves to help assemble equipment, troubleshoot issues, and ensure project success.

• Balances strong engineering fundamentals with practical, hands‑on execution.

• Builds credibility with customer operators, plant managers, and EHS professionals through technical competence and professionalism.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an engineer who wants to move beyond the desk, travel regularly, work directly with customers, and play a key role in proving and scaling a breakthrough environmental technology.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $70,000-$120,000

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and company holidays

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Annual bonus program

• Opportunities for career growth and professional development

• Company-sponsored training and certifications (e.g., forklift operation)

• Supportive, team‑oriented work environment

Location: On‑site at Claros Headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Travel: Up to 50%

Learn More

Visit www.clarostech.com to learn more about our mission and impact.

Claros Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.