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Unifrax Application Engineer in Houston, Texas
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Why work for us?
Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.
Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!
Responsibilities:
This position will oversee the product development and deployment of fiber-based catalytic products by collaborating with R&D, Manufacturing, Engineering and New Business Development teams.
Design and manage fabrication of a prototype as required for proof-of-concept. Participate in new product development and continuous improvement of existing products.
Reviews customers’ application needs (e.g., conversions, pressure drop) and recommend specific engineered product solutions to meet those needs.
Provides technical support, working directly with customers to understand specific technical requirements, installation issues, and ultimately recommend appropriate products meeting customer KPIs to enable sales.
Develops innovative solutions to complex problems and solicits creative concepts from other.
Prepares product specifications, cost estimates and commercial proposals to present to customers by closely working with R&D and New Business Development (NBD) team.
Knowledge or experience of emission control technologies such as Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) for NOx mitigation and CO/HC/VOC oxidations including product and compliance requirements is highly desired.
Works collaboratively with employees across multiple functions and departments including Customer Service, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Engineering, and R&D.
The incumbent is expected to perform the duties Living the Alkegen’s Values of Safety, Ethics, People, Commitment, Customer Focus, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Teamwork, and Speed and Agility.
Qualifications:
B.S. or M.S. Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university is required.
5+ years of experience in a technical project lead role aligned with development and implementation of new catalytic products.
Experience in catalyst material development, testing/validation and commercialization is necessary.
Ability to apply engineering principles to solve complex problems with strong attention to details.
Self-starter able to bring tasks and projects through to completion and prioritize own workload.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work together with cross-function team including employees and management.
Ability to travel as needed, potentially up to 20%.
If you are interested in being part of a world class Application Engineering function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.
At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time or without notice.
Alkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener.
We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
Our experience speaks for itself. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications.
With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000+ highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge.
Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.