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 engineering leader, 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 Vice President of Engineering. The VP Engineering will partner with the technical and business teams to drive engineering deliverables aligned with desired customer outcomes. Reporting to the executive team, this individual will require experience commercializing engineering solutions and leading high-performing teams.

Essential Job Functions:

• Design, integrate, implement, and maintain full PFAS destruction solutions including pre-treatment, treatment and post-treatment systems
• Recruit for, grow, and lead the engineering team; partner with external resources such as engineering firms as needed to supplement needed skill sets
• Prepare and optimize budgets and cost models
• Identify innovative improvements to effectiveness and efficiency of water treatment solutions
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and other experts to develop new technologies
• Identify potential risks related to technology and infrastructure; contribute to timely and effective solution planning for all critical path risks

Competencies & Skills:

• Experienced with designing reactors and integration of complex systems
• 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
• Track record of successful implementation of engineering solutions at customers sites

Education – Bachelor's degree or higher in related engineering or chemistry related field (preference for environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or chemical engineering background)

Experience – 10-15 years in a similar reactor design and system integration

Job Specifications:

• Salary: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 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.