Application Engineer - Claros Technologies

Company Description:

Claros Technologies is a venture backed, deep-tech company solving the worldwide challenge of destroying PFAS in the environment. PFAS remediation is rapidly becoming a multi-billion-dollar, global market and is at the center of regulatory action in the US, Europe and Asia that requires the removal of this carcinogen from drinking water, industrial processes and waste sites. Claros has developed a patented, scalable destruction technology proven to fully destroy 99.99% of PFAS in customers' samples.

We are a diverse team of scientists, business-builders, and impact leaders committed to solving problems without creating new ones. The company has just closed a $20M financing round with leading environment venture capital firms, which provides the credibility and resources required to convert current pilot users into full scale commercial customers as well as to sell easy-to-identify prospects across the globe.

If you are a mission driven, highly motivated, positively aggressive Engineer, join us as we solve one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time.

Position Overview:

Claros Technologies is primarily focused on the research, development, scale-up, and commercialization of its PFAS destruction technology. We are seeking a collaborative, driven individual to join our team as an Application Engineer. The Application Engineer will be tasked with partnering with both the technical and business teams to execute customer-focused deliverables to progress Claros' partners through the partnership pipeline. Reporting to the Director of Lab Operations, this individual will require technical know-how, and will be responsible for interacting directly with customers during the implementation of Claros solutions into customer processes. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Be the connection between Customers and Claros' R & D Team
• Assist in the maintenance and troubleshooting of Claros solutions deployed for customer use either at headquarters or at customer sites
• Become the expert on the operation of Claros PFAS destruction technology, and support and train customers for the successful implementation of the technology at their sites
• Oversee the installation of Claros PFAS destruction technology at partner sites
• Evaluate and execute adjustments as necessary to Claros solutions to ensure the technology meets customer specifications
• Bring customers through the commercialization process: from initial laboratory validation through ultimate field deployment 
• Partner with the business team in communications directly with customers ensure the successful implementation and operation of Claros solutions

Competencies & Skills:

• Strong technical know-how, with a jack-of-all-trades mindset
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; experience in a customer-facing role a plus
• Strong problem solving skills; ability to troubleshoot technological issues at partner sites as needed
• Ability to analyze data and make recommendations 
• Inquisitive mindset 

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in related engineering or chemistry related field (preference for environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or chemical engineering background)
• 2-5 years in a similar customer-interfacing technical role; proven track record of explaining technical or operational concepts to external parties
• Attention to detail with prior experience in a role requiring technical problem-solving 

Job Specifications

• Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000
• Location: In person at the Claros Headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 
• Travel: May be required periodically for purposes such as client site visits; not required on a regular or frequent basis.

Claros Technologies offers attractive salary and benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, PTO as well as 401k plans and options.

For more information, please visit www.clarostech.com

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.