Job description

Yokogawa Fluence Analytics, which was named as a Top 50 global advanced manufacturing startup by CB Insights, provides patented process analytics and control solutions to polymer and biopharmaceutical customers worldwide. Yokogawa Fluence Analytics is a global leader in real-time polymer reaction monitoring and control, and its industry-leading ACOMP product is the only commercially available smart manufacturing system that continuously monitors and measures polymerization reactions.
The successful Applications Engineer has worked directly with instrumentation, analyzers, or other complex equipment in academic/industrial environments, either in R&D or as a technical sales representative or has equivalent relevant experience. This individual is highly motivated, combining strong analytical skills, intuitive scientific knowledge, especially polymer/materials characterization, and business expertise, and is willing to go above and beyond to get things done. Experience working with customers and the ability to relate their processes needs back to ACOMP (Automatic Continuous Online Monitoring of Polymerization reactions) is very important. Background in chemical engineering, chemistry, physics, materials engineering/science, polymer science/engineering, instrumentation, or mechanical engineering is the potential attribute of our ideal candidate. A great fit for this position has excellent written and verbal communication skills and is very good at interacting with multiple teams within Fluence and with external stakeholders and customers. This position, working at a fast-paced startup, is ideal for a self-motivated individual looking for a challenge, a lot of responsibility, autonomy, and willingness to pitch in where needed. Great hands-on experience with polymerization reactions is a plus.
Fluence in the Press:
CB Insights' annual list of the 50 most promising private advanced manufacturing companies in the world.
Best Hard Tech Company in Houston
Built In 50 BEST STARTUPS TO WORK FOR IN HOUSTON, TX 2023
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What You Will Get To Do
APPLICATIONS ENGINEERING - Hands-on polymerization reactions/testing of new applications, along with instrumentation troubleshooting and support of company products for permanent or trial projects, working closely with development and field engineering teams on multiple projects at once. Developing protocols for validating any release of upgraded RTex and validating RTex latest versions. Reaction data/statistical analysis.
DOCUMENTATION - Works closely with the customer and/or their engineering team to establish the value proposition of the ACOMP system to their production line. Works closely with engineering and manufacturing team to plan the execution of builds, installations, and startups with customers. Documents all aspects of work. Generates reports on reactions to being possibly forwarded to customers, as well as documentation of customer interactions.
CUSTOMER RELATIONS - Work closely with CEO and CCO on remote (and on-site) meetings with future and current clients, working on understanding their processes and reactions to translate applications, viability, and value of the ACOMP system to them. Documentation of customer interactions and resolve issues. Work with the development and field engineering teams on training and/or designing solutions to customers' problems.
PRODUCT ENGINEERING - Continuously work to add valuable functionality to ACOMP-RTex and establish a roadmap for that, and validate analysis algorithms for accuracy. Continuously work to improve ACOMP-RTex analyses and algorithms. Meet with clients throughout the different projects to understand their specific process needs and establish how ACOMP can be useful for them. Present at conferences on the ACOMP system, likely working closely with Yokogawa on presenting the technology as needed. Role requires (up to 25%) travel domestically and (possibly) internationally.
Requirements
B.S. or M.S. with 3+ years of experience in chemical engineering, chemistry, physics, materials engineering/science, polymer science/engineering, analytical instrumentation, or very closely related technical discipline with direct experience in polymerization reactions instrumentation and/or analyzers.
Work experience in application/process engineering or R&D and/or instrumentation sales roles. Ideally, in chemical or related academic/industrial applications working in polymer synthesis, characterization, processing, analyzers, or other equipment.
Ability to quickly learn and work with the physical science, mathematics, and equations underlying Fluence Analytics instrumentation platforms and to work with software programmers and engineers to implement and verify existing and new mathematical analysis methods.
Data analysis using Python, MATLAB, or other similar mathematical software packages typically used for data analysis and interpretation
Knowledge of polymer applications and chemistry.
High aptitude with instrumentation and/or analyzer equipment demonstrated success working with these.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work in a team environment on multiple projects simultaneously and interface with current and potential customers.
Very good time and project/product management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Very good at interacting with a team and with external stakeholders and customers.
Ability to quickly synthesize information and establish the direct impact of the product to potential/current customers.
Self-motivated, organized, diligent, and capable of doing whatever it takes to complete projects, interact successfully with customers and demonstrate the value of our products.
Experience working with contractors and vendors utilizing clearly defined requirements.
Your bonus qualifications – a couple of these are a plus but not required!
5+ years in the chemical industry with experience in application/process engineering or R&D and/or instrumentation sales roles. Ideally, in chemical or related industrial applications working in polymer synthesis, characterization, processing, analyzers, or other equipment.
Experience or general understanding of industrial automation, e.g., PLCs and programming languages.
Ph.D. in chemical engineering, chemistry, physics, materials engineering/science, polymer science/engineering, analytical instrumentation, or mechanical engineering is a plus but not required.
Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Health, dental and vision benefits with 100% of premiums covered by us
• FSA
• 401K w/ match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Holidays)
• $75/mo Gym Stipend
• Learning and Development Stipend

Job Type: Full-time

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