Applications Engineer IV

GAC Applications Engineer IVCalgon Carbon | A Kuraray Company is growingand 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 IVLocation: US Remote (West Coast)This is not an IT positionExcellent 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 Travel: Visits to customer/plant sitesThe 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 focusDuties 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 adoptionRegularly review and evaluate actual results, report/troubleshoot variances, adjust strategy as appropriateProvide support for the Business Unit on CCC global initiatives / cross-business segment groupsActs as technical support and back-up contact related to specific projects for Sales teamServes as liaison between Sales team and internal support teams including Product and Project Management and R&DReview bid specifications for clarity, accuracy, and acceptanceProvide recommendations to improve technical quality of bid specifications and prevent undue risk to Calgon CarbonServe as main Calgon Carbon contact to customer when Technical Sales Rep is unable to respond to customerAttend technical conferences and trade shows to gain technical knowledge and represent Calgon Carbon as a leader in the activated carbon marketPrepare and present papers/posters at conferences, trade shows and virtual opportunities, e.g. webinarsDevelop and present technical presentations / trainings to engineering consultants, clients, regulators, legislators and other to influence selection of treatment solutionsRepresent 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 applicationsSet-up and monitor pilot trials in the field to provide design information for future full scale systemsInterpret data from lab and field trials for both pilot and full scale systems to provide technical design and operational recommendationsTroubleshoot customer problems such as short filter run-times or unexpected contaminant breakthroughProvides application engineering support for a geographic region(s) or a set of Technical Sales RepsProvides consulting services for the customer as neededAuthors pilot study reports as requested by customerQualificationsA 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 required5-7 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 functionalityMust be able to work under general supervision with a high degree of creativity and latitudeBusiness/marketing experience is preferredWater treatment experience is preferredAbout Calgon CarbonAt 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, weve been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technologies and solutions to meet the worlds 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