Applications Engineer

Airgas; Twinsburg, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Airgas is seeking an Applications Engineer in Twinsburg, OH to support the design and installation of engineered gas systems for specialty and process gas applications. You will partner with the sales team to develop turnkey solutions, present technical proposals, and ensure safe, code-conforming installations.

Experience in mechanical or chemical engineering and 5+ years in sales engineering within gas/chemical industries is desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ years of successful sales engineering experience in specialty gas or process chemical industries.
• Experience with process chemicals (e.g. hydrogen chloride, sulfur dioxide, ammonia) is a plus.
• Capable of travelling up to approximately 50% (including overnight).
• Capable of working weekends/holidays as needed to meet schedules.
• Familiar with design and safety codes such as CGA, ASME and NFPA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sales, specification, quotation and installation of equipment systems for specialty gases.
• Support Airgas sales team as technical sales specialist for gas solutions.
• Develop turnkey engineered solutions and proposals for customers.
• Assist in commissioning, start-up and testing of engineered systems.
• Coordinate testing and training for customers and installers.

Skills

Sales engineering

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

R10098427 Applications Engineer (Open) Location: Twinsburg, OH (AES) - Management - ALTEC

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? As a member of the Airgas ALTEC Engineering Solutions Group, based in Cleveland, OH, this individual will play a key role in the growth of Airgas’s specialty gas, industrial, and bulk gas business through the design and installation of equipment systems supporting Airgas’s portfolio of gas applications to the various industries we serve.

With a focus on safety, efficiency and reliability, both internally and externally, this position will be focused on providing Airgas customers with support and development of complete process solutions, including gases, technology and equipment.

At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Applications Engineer - Twinsburg, OH! We are looking for you !

Salary Range: $110,000 - $125,000

Oversee the sales, specification, quotation and successful installation of equipment systems for supporting specialty and process gas applications throughout Airgas’ regional markets. Actively work with the Airgas sales team as their technical sales specialist in the area of specialty and process gas solutions. Provide custom solutions by using existing Airgas Engineered Solutions or through the design and development of custom engineered systems to meet the customers’ requirements. Interact with customers and end users to assure understanding of Specialty and Process gas equipment capabilities, safe use and installation. Prepare and present technical proposals and presentations to Airgas prospects/customers that focus on Airgas’s ability to provide complete Engineered Solutions. Review customer requirements and develop complete, code conforming, turn-key engineered solutions in the areas of gas delivery, gas monitoring, hazard analysis and process safety. Assist in the commissioning and start-up and of engineered systems. Coordinate (and conduct as needed) equipment testing to ensure system operation and functionality. Summarize, present and distribute information relating to successful equipment installations within the Airgas organization to uncover other potential opportunities Work with the engineering team to generate layout and process flow drawings that demonstrate the use and application or an engineered system for use with potential customers (pre-sale) as well as to\contractors/ installers (post-sale) Conduct customer training programs of custom supplied products as well as Engineered Solutions Capabilities. Work with vendors to develop equipment offerings for custom Engineered Solutions at competitive price advantages.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• 5+ years of successful sales engineering experience in the specialty gas or process chemical industries.
• Experience with process chemicals (e.g. hydrogen chloride, sulfur dioxide, ammonia) a plus
• Capable of travelling up to approximately 50% (including overnight as required).
• Capable of working weekends and/or holiday as needed to meet project schedules, equipment commissioning and follow-up customer support.
• Well-versed in instrumentation and controls, have a firm understanding of fluid dynamics for compressible fluids.
• Familiar with applicable standard design and safety codes for equipment produced for metals and chemical industrial market sectors, such as CGA, ASME and NFPA and codes and standards.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience selling skid-mounted process equipment, and high pressure gas systems

Benefits

Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.

Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.

Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.

Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

Benefits We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees. Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

Equal Employment Opportunity Information We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at [e-mail].