Sr. Applied Catalyst Technology Engineer

Clariant Corporation; Research Forest (TX); On-site; USD 113,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO with carry-over

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pet Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Employee discounts

Job summary

Clariant Corporation in The Woodlands, TX, is hiring a Senior Applied Catalyst Technology Engineer to deliver technical service for the Americas. You will evaluate catalyst performance, propose optimizations, and support sales with technical proposals and onsite services.

This role requires strong chemical engineering expertise, 8+ years in related fields, and flexibility to travel. Collaboration with R&D, Production, and Sales is essential to improve catalyst applications and solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in chemical plant process engineering or catalyst service.
• Strong technical problem-solving with ability to translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Flexibility to travel and support customers with changing schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete technical service process throughout the sales cycle with Sales.
• Plan and perform onsite technical services for catalyst applications, including loading and startup support.
• Conduct catalyst performance evaluations and predictions using design programs and digital tools.
• Evaluate operating conditions and recommend optimization strategies to max catalyst performance.
• Manage technical interactions with customers and communicate feedback to internal teams.
• Collaborate with Technology Advisors, Production, R&D, Sales, and Product Management to improve value proposition.
• Contribute to development of technical guidelines, manuals, data, case studies, and tools.
• Support knowledge development and aid recruiting and training of new engineers and sales accounts.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Communication skills

Customer relationships

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

Job ID: 41729

Location: The Woodlands, Texas, USA

Expected Salary Range*: $113,409.00 - $151,212.00

Work Model: Onsite

Clariant is currently looking for a Senior Applied Catalyst Technology Engineer to support our Catalysts business in the Americas. Reporting to the Head of Applied Catalyst Technology, Americas, this regional role provides advanced technical service and works in close partnership with Sales throughout the customer sales cycle. The Senior Applied Catalyst Technology Engineer will serve as a key technical resource for customers, providing catalyst performance evaluations, technical proposals, operating optimization, onsite support, troubleshooting, and recommendations designed to maximize catalyst performance and process efficiency. This position will also collaborate closely with Technology Advisors, R&D, Production, Sales, and Product Management to strengthen technical capabilities and continuously improve our catalyst applications and solutions. This is a customer-facing role requiring flexibility in working hours and the ability to travel, sometimes on short notice. If you are an experienced technical professional with strong chemical process and catalyst expertise who enjoys solving complex problems and partnering directly with customers, we invite you to apply and join our team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete technical service process throughout the sales cycle, working in tandem with Sales to provide strong technical support and develop competitive technical proposals and agreements.
• Plan and execute onsite technical services for assigned catalyst applications, including catalyst loading, startup support, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct catalyst performance evaluations, predictions, and projections using Clariant proprietary design programs and digital solutions.
• Evaluate customer operating conditions and recommend optimization strategies to maximize catalyst performance, improve process efficiency, and address technical challenges.
• Manage technical interactions with customers, build effective working relationships, and communicate relevant customer and application feedback to internal stakeholders.
• Partner with Technology Advisors, Production, R&D, Sales, and Product Management to strengthen technical knowledge and continuously improve the value proposition for assigned applications.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical design guidelines, operating manuals, commercial data, case studies, and design and calculation tools.
• Support technical knowledge development across the organization by contributing to employee training programs and assisting with the recruiting, training, and development of new Applied Catalyst Technology Engineers and Sales Account Managers in relevant technical areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in chemical plant process engineering, catalyst technical service, or a similar technical role.
• Strong technical problem-solving capabilities with the ability to evaluate operating conditions, catalyst performance, and complex customer challenges and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Excellent communication, customer relationship management, project planning, and execution skills, with the ability to influence and provide technical leadership without formal authority.
• Flexibility and adaptability to support customer and business needs, including flexible working hours and travel, sometimes on short notice.

Whats in it for you?

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
• Paid Holidays
• PTO time with a carry-over benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• EAP Program
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Online discount Mall
• Auto/Home Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Plan
• *Includes base salary and annual incentive bonus; final offer based on skills, experience and internal equity.

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties. At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.

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