Engineering Technician

Linde plc; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Night Shift Manufacturing Quality Technician to collaborate with Quality and Engineering to reduce COPQ, improve first pass yield, and resolve tooling quality issues.

The role supports documentation for new applications, performs RCA/RCM investigations, and participates in TPM and Lean Six Sigma improvement projects. Extended hours may be required, and PPE is used in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or greater required; or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Proven ability to translate theory into hands-on practice.
• Effective project management skills; able to manage multiple projects independently.
• Lean Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Ability to work with Quality / Engineering / Operations and meet deadlines.
• Extended hours and/or weekends/holidays may be required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to reduce COPQ and improve first pass yield.
• Support creation of documentation for new applications (instructions, routers, SOPs).
• Lead RCA/RCM investigations and implement action items.
• Support TPM to increase machine utilization and analyze process data.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma improvement projects.
• Assist with tooling/fixturing design for new product introduction and process improvements.
• Contribute to FAI and SPS data for new product introduction and process changes.

Skills

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Hands-on

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc.

Indianapolis, IN, United States | req33008 Night shift, 11:00pm – 07:30am, Monday - Friday, training will be conducted on day shift

What you will enjoy doing*

• You will work with Quality and Engineering organizations to reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and achieve acceptable first pass yield & collaborate with Engineering to resolve tooling related quality issues
• You will support the creation of documentation necessary for new applications, including job instructions, job routers, job safety analyses, standard operating procedures, etc
• You will analyze the reasons for equipment failure and leads Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) efforts & participate in reliability related incident investigations, prioritizing action items, and follow-up on their implementation
• You will support Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) efforts to increase machine utilization, as defined by facility targets & analyze process data and lead improvement projects
• Further, you will work as an integral team member on productivity projects utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma practices & support the design and modify tooling / fixturing for new product introduction and improvement of existing processes
• Also, you will support the completion of First Article Inspection (FAI) and SPS data for new product introduction and improvement of existing processes & support design reviews with safety and ergonomics focus on plant systems and production equipment changes

What makes you great

• Associates degree or greater required; or equivalent manufacturing experience
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience is required
• Proven ability to combine theoretical training with practical experience in a "hands-on" environment required
• You must have effective project management skills with the ability to complete multiple projects independently
• Lean Six Sigma experience is preferred
• You must be able to work closely with Quality / Engineering / Operations on assigned tasks and be reliable to achieve assigned duties in a timely manner
• Working extended hours and/or weekends and holidays may be required
• You will have the ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform manual tasks for extended periods
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements while processing, masking, demasking, loading, unloading, inspecting, and packaging customer hardware and materials
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
• You will work in a production environment that may include exposure to noise, dust, vibration, heat, cold, and industrial chemicals while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to visually inspect parts, materials, and process conditions to identify defects, damage, contamination, or other nonconforming conditions
• Ability to wear safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, respirators, protective clothing, and other PPE as required by the task or work area

Why you will love working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet.
Linde serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde’s industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications, enabling space exploration and launch technologies, delivering ultra-high-purity and specialty gases for semiconductor manufacturing, providing life‑saving medical oxygen and enabling clean hydrogen production and carbon capture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Linde also delivers state‑of‑the‑art gas processing solutions to support customer growth, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.
Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. abides by applicable export control laws including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) in accordance with the company's export control procedures. As such, persons considered for this position must be either a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder) or otherwise classifiable as a U.S. person under relevant regulations.
Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.
*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.