Applied Catalyst Technology Engineer
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Clariant Corporation is hiring an Applied Catalyst Technology Engineer. Clariant is currently looking for an Applied Catalyst Technology Engineer to support the Catalyst Business Unit at its facility in The Woodlands, Texas or Louisville, Kentucky. The role is designed for an early‑mid career engineer with hands‑on exposure to catalyst technology, catalyst applications, chemical processing, or related plant operations. The engineer supports customers throughout the catalyst lifecycle, including selection, performance evaluation, loading, startup, troubleshooting, and optimization, and works closely with sales, technology advisors, production, R&D, and product management.
Key focus areas include 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, and Travel to customer facilities to provide technical support during catalyst loading and startup and help bring plant operations to expected performance levels.
Important skills include Catalyst Selection, Catalyst Performance Evaluation, Catalyst Loading, Catalyst Startup Support, Catalyst Troubleshooting, and Process Optimization.
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Experience Required
2 - 5 years
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Job ID: 41696 | Location: Louisville, Kentucky, USA |Position Grade: Level 8 |Expected Salary Range*: $127,920.00 | Work M Odel: Onsite
Clariant is currently looking for an Applied Catalyst Technology Engineer to support the Catalyst Business Unit at our facility in The Woodlands, Texas or Louisville, Kentucky. This role is designed for an early-mid career engineer with hands-on exposure to catalyst technology, catalyst applications, chemical processing, or related plant operations.The Applied Catalyst Technology Engineer supports customers throughout the catalyst lifecycle, including catalyst selection, performance evaluation, loading, startup, troubleshooting, and optimization. Prior catalyst experience is strongly preferred because this position requires the ability to understand catalyst behavior, evaluate operating performance, and provide credible technical support to customers and internal commercial teams.The successful candidate will serve as a customer-facing technical representative of Clariant and work closely with sales, technology advisors, production, R&D, and product management. This position offers a strong development path into future sales or technology advisor roles for candidates who demonstrate technical expertise, commercial awareness, and strong customer relationship skills.This is an onsite position (based inThe Woodlands, Texas or Louisville, Kentucky) requiring up to 50% travel throughout North and South America. Candidates must be able and willing to travel at short notice, respond to changing customer needs, and adjust personal schedules as required. This level of travel flexibility is an essential requirement of the role. Relocation assistance may be available. Also, 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
Requirements
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 a 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
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.
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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, r ace, ethnicity, r eligion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, s exual 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 r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, national origin, age, genetic information, s exual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.
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Clariant ensures by adequate and documented processes, mechanisms, and policies that all employees are treated equal irrespective of gender, r ace, nationality, culture, r eligion, age, political views, or disability. With regard to the zero-tolerance approach of Clariant against any form of discrimination, regional and country HR departments have to ensure avoidance or elimination of any discrimination in work-related activities, particularly regarding remuneration, training, vocational guidance, and social security. Globally, the average basic salary of female employees was 96 % of that of the average male employee in 2017.
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
1423631933
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