Research Engineer, Welding

Air Liquide USA LLC; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid parental leave (14 weeks)

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays, vacation & sick time

Benefits start after 30 days

Job summary

Air Liquide USA LLC is seeking a Research Engineer in Newark, DE to bridge early-stage welding R&D and real-world deployments. You will integrate mechanical design, welding metallurgy, and automated robotics into industrial-grade systems, driving first-of-their-kind prototypes to field validation.

The role emphasizes rapid problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and a strong hands-on lab approach to deliver pilot-ready solutions for scale-up and lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Mechanical, or Welding Engineering required.
• Deep understanding of welding processes and OEM landscape.
• Industrial robot programming, CAD, 3D printing, and use of machine tools required.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Formulate innovative welding concepts by synthesizing customer feedback and lab observations.
• Lead end-to-end development of novel welding systems and prototype pilots.
• Deploy and validate welding technologies at customer pilot sites; package results for hand-off to engineering teams.
• Diagnose and resolve welding/metallurgical issues during prototyping.

Skills

Industrial Robot programming

CAD

3D Printing

General assembly & machine tools

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor in Mechanical or Welding Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

R10102013 Research Engineer, Welding (Open)

Location: Newark, DE (ICD) - R&D - Customer Processes

The Innovation and Development Division (IDD) drives the innovation strategy for the Hubs and Operations, and contributes to the Group's transformation. It is responsible for imagining, developing and incubating new solutions until they are brought to market, particularly when it comes to offers with a high technological content (including digital and IT). IDD gathers more than 3,000 employees from 70 nationalities at 60 sites.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The Research Engineer operates at the cutting edge of our technology, driving the development of first-of-their-kind prototypes and products. This role exists to bridge the gap between early-stage R&D innovations and real-world customer pilot deployments. The successful candidate will be a driven self-starter with a rigorous approach to problem-solving, capable of seamlessly integrating mechanical design, advanced welding metallurgy, and automated industrial robotics into fully functional, industrial-grade systems. Ultimately, this role accelerates our time-to-market; true success for this position is defined as validating these robotic welding solutions in the field, independently navigating technical and process-related roadblocks, and executing a seamless hand-off to our internal engineering and operations teams for full-scale commercialization and lifecycle management.

At Air Liquide, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Air Liquide is Hiring for a Research Engineer - Newark, DE.

We are looking for you !

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide 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 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

Safety

• Applies technical know-how and understanding of the company's Industrial Management System (IMS) to contribute to the Innovation Campus' safety, quality, and reliability plans.
• Serves as a safety role model promoting IMS compliance and continuous improvement in safety practices.
• Defines Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Engineering and Customer Solutions

• Innovation & Ideation: Formulate innovative welding concepts by synthesizing feedback from customer discussions, internal cross-functional teams, and hands-on observations in the testing lab.
• System Design and Process Development: Lead the end-to-end development of novel welding systems in a logical and systematic manner. Integrate mechanical components and advanced welding processes through rigorous, hands-on laboratory testing to create first-of-their-kind prototypes for pilot.
• Customer Pilot Deployment & Tech Transfer: Deploy and validate new welding technologies directly at customer pilot sites in a professional and technical capacity. While you will champion the pilot phase, your objective is to package the technical solution, comprehensive lab data, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), and operational parameters for a seamless hand-off to the business-led engineering and operations teams who will take over the product.
• Technical Problem Solving: Rapidly diagnose and resolve complex process failures-such as weld defects or metallurgical inconsistencies-during prototyping, using strong metallurgical problem-solving skills to implement effective design pivots.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with R&D, sales, and manufacturing to ensure lab-developed welding processes are scalable, align with internal capabilities, and meet market demands.
• Project Management: Efficiently manage lab schedules, prototyping resources, and critical technical documentation (e.g., NDT results, metallurgical evaluations) to ensure pilot deployments remain on track and within scope.

Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor in Mechanical, or Welding Engineering

Specialized Knowledge: Deep understanding of welding processes and OEM landscape including what equipment is available today.

Skills: Industrial Robot programming, Computer Aided Design (CAD), 3D Printing, General assembly and use of machine tools, exceptionally strong organizational skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a welding and fabrication environment

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive 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 background. 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.