Application Engineer - Manufacturing & Process Innovation

Linde plc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. in Indianapolis is seeking an Application Engineer to serve as a technical leader, partnering with customers and internal teams to turn requirements into coating and manufacturing solutions.

You will drive development programs, evaluate specs, support tooling and automation, and apply Lean/Six Sigma to optimize processes while delivering high-quality results. Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s degree in engineering, strong manufacturing exposure, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial processing, product development or application engineering environments
• Proficiency interpreting engineering drawings, customer specifications and technical standards to drive successful outcomes
• Experience with CAD, tooling and fixture design, automation, robotics, coating equipment, and / or related manufacturing technologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience leveraging data, continuous improvement methodologies, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, collaborate across functions, communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders and travel as business needs require
• Experience with Python, Excel or similar data analysis and programming tools is preferred, as is exposure in automotive, aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Background in statistical analysis, process capability studies and process optimization is preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted technical leader by partnering with customers and internal teams to deliver innovative solutions that fuel growth and long-term success
• Turn customer requirements into actionable strategies by evaluating specifications, assessing risk and identifying the best coating and manufacturing solutions
• Drive product and application innovation by leading development programs, qualification efforts and commercialization of new technologies and services
• Advance operational excellence through data-driven decision making, process optimization, Lean / Six Sigma improvements and continuous improvement initiatives
• Enable manufacturing success by developing tooling, automation, equipment programs and technical documentation while providing hands-on troubleshooting and startup support
• Influence outcomes and deliver results by leading cross-functional collaboration and executing projects safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards

Skills

Engineering expertise

Manufacturing experience

Analytical thinking

Communication with customers

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Python

Excel

CAD

Automation

Robotics

Job description

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. in Indianapolis is seeking an Application Engineer to serve as a technical leader, partnering with customers and internal teams to turn requirements into coating and manufacturing solutions.

You will drive development programs, evaluate specs, support tooling and automation, and apply Lean/Six Sigma to optimize processes while delivering high-quality results. Ideal candidates bring a bachelor’s degree in engineering, strong manufacturing exposure, and