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Claros Technologies

Senior Engineer

Claros Technologies, Minneapolis, MN


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 engineer, join us as we solve one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time.

Position Summary:

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 a Senior Engineer. The Senior Engineer will partner with the technical and business teams to drive engineering deliverables aligned with desired customer outcomes. Reporting to the Vice President of Engineering, this individual will be tasked with contributing to specific projects that will progress the development of Claros' PFAS Destruction reactors.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Optimize and scale chemical process reactors, including components such as heat exchangers and flow control valves
  • Ensure safety regulations and protocols are met during the design phase for technological solutions
  • Contribute to the conceptualization of system hardware, software, and automation architecture with customer validation points and commissioning
  • Collaborate with leadership, peers, engineers, and chemists to progress projects either as a project leader or as an individual contributor
  • Oversee the design and implementation of Claros' PFAS destruction technology in alignment with customer specifications; evaluate and execute adjustments as necessary to ensure customer success
  • Partner with the business development team as a technical expert to support customer progression, from the initial discovery phase to implementation at customer worksites; at time may be required to oversee the installation of Claros solutions at partner sites


Competencies & Skills:
  • Experienced with designing reactors and integration of complex systems
    • Knowledge of pipe sizing and components, filtration methodologies, equipment design, etc.
  • 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
  • Strong technical know-how, with a jack-of-all-trades mindset
  • Inquisitive with a strong attention to detail
  • A plus if you have familiarity with any of the following:
    • NEC
    • UL508A
    • ASME VIII Pressure Vessels
    • CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD)
    • PLC Software (Allen Bradley, Siemens or similar)
    • ASME B31.1 Piping


Education - Bachelor's degree or higher in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.

Experience - 5-10 years experience designing industrial process skids

Job Specifications:
  • Salary: $105,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
  • Schedule: 8 hour shift
  • Ability to commute/relocate: Minneapolis, MN 55413: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
  • Work Location: In person


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.