Business Development Engineer JobLocation: Houston, TX, US Employment Type: Regular Category: Marketing / BusinessAbout the role: As a Business Development Engineer you'll support the growth initiatives for the Thiochemicals Business Unit in North America.
The role focuses on identifying, developing, and commercializing new business opportunities across refinery, renewable energy, and petrochemical markets. Operating with a high level of autonomy, you'll manage a portfolio of ongoing opportunities, partner closely with customers and cross-functional teams, and resolve complex technical-commercial challenges while recommending strategic paths forward. This role is well suited for experienced engineers looking to broaden their business impact while leveraging strong technical expertise.Key ResponsibilitiesIdentify and advance new business opportunities in targeted North American marketsAnalyze value chains, competitive positioning, and market dynamics to support opportunity and new product developmentSupport strategic partnerships, including Joint Development Agreements (JDAs) and Joint Ventures (JVs), and represent Arkema with customers and at industry eventsShare market intelligence, customer insights, and opportunity updates with regional and global stakeholdersSkills and qualifications to succeed in the role:A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is needed, with an advanced degree being preferredAt least 6 years of relevant experience, with about 3 of those years being spent in an R&D, technical, or Business Development Engineer roleExperience in the refinery, renewable energy, or petrochemical market is preferredAbility to travel 40-50% of the time – mostly within North American, with occasional international travelEffective communication skills with customers, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving abilityWho we are? Arkema is a world leader in Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World with the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player. We thrive as One Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 20,700 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.1 billion, of which 3.1% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you through to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation. Changing the world requires the right formula. The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together.The legal information below pertains specifically to positions posted in the United States, however we strive for diversity, equity and inclusion in all the countries that we hire. Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.