Applications Engineer-Biogas and Filtration

Ingevity•North Charleston, SC

12d

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on, customer-facing Applications Engineer with technical expertise to support our commercial efforts in biogas purification and other activated carbon filtration sectors, including food/beverage/chemical decolorization, water treatment, catalysis, and pharma processing. Primary responsibilities include understanding customer and business needs, developing and analyzing relevant data, presenting solutions to internal and external customers, and serving as the go-to technical expert for a variety of activated carbon applications.

Requirements

At least 2 years of Industrial experience, or equivalent is required
Self-motivated, highly curious, problem solver
Ability to communicate technical concepts in a practical manner
Strong skills relative to customer contact and service, including excellent written and verbal communication
High competency for technical skills and data analysis
Strong documentation skills, with an eye for detail and organization
Able to deliver clear presentations to internal and external customers
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field
Travel as required by the job/workload, expected to be 10-25% domestically.
Ability to be hands-on during field and laboratory/pilot work, working with customers and technicians
Please note: This is not a position that Ingevity will consider for employment sponsorship. This means that Ingevity will not sponsor in any NIV category (including TN, E-3, H-1B, O-1) or submit the position in the H-1B Registration.

Nice To Haves

Process/product development and technical knowledge in adsorption and related fields are desired.
Trace process lines in any facility; ability to read and understand P&IDs
Knowledge of biogas processing/adsorption technology must be mastered and used to provide technical support for customers.

Responsibilities

Grow Activated Carbon Biogas Upgrading Market
Provide in-depth knowledge of activated carbon media used for H₂S, siloxane, and VOC removal in biogas streams at existing and new customer sites.
Generate a knowledge database of customer site operations, requirements, and performance.
Assist customers with system design and troubleshooting
Assess customer requirements and translate them into product requirements
Collaborate with customers to maximize product performance at each site
Support filling and removing processes at customer facilities.
Conduct pilot trials and analyze lab/field data to optimize system design and, where needed, carbon products.
Collaborate with sales teams to support technical aspects of proposals.
Deliver training on activated carbon applications and system operation.
Working with Research, develop new products for customer-specific applications.
Increase Activated Carbon Adsorption Technology/Filtration Market Value
With Commercial teams, develop plans to upgrade activated carbon products for higher-value applications.
With customers and other sources, develop application expertise across all current adsorption technology/filtration markets to understand value propositions and how best to support customers.
Increase adsorption technology/filtration market-testing capabilities, both in-house and via 3rd parties.
Work with the Cross-Functional Team to Support Commercialization Efforts in Biogas and Filtration Products and Applications
Interact with the global quality department, manufacturing plants, and technical teams to resolve customer complaints and validate operational improvement projects.
Define or update material specifications through customer interaction.
Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and regulatory changes
Identify and support opportunities as they come through the stage gate to expand Ingevity’s product portfolio
Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and industry events
Build and maintain strong relationships with O&Ms, EPCs, and end-users
Align with sales on product marketing strategy