Senior Research Scientist / Engineer - Electronics R&D

Linde plc; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde plc is seeking a Senior Research Scientist / Engineer in Electronics R&D at the Linde Technology Center in Tonawanda, NY. The role focuses on developing and commercializing new ESGs and advanced materials for electronics, with emphasis on purification, delivery systems and packaging solutions.

You will lead process optimization and scale-up from lab to plant, contribute to IP, and collaborate with regional teams, customers, and suppliers in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field with 5+ years of post-PhD industrial experience in product development for ESGs
• Experience commercializing specialty chemical processes, preferably ESGs
• Hands-on lab-scale experience with high-purity, hazardous ESGs and related analyses

Responsibilities

• Develop and commercialize new ESG-related materials, purification technologies, delivery systems and packaging solutions
• Lead process optimization to improve ESG production performance
• Contribute to IP development through invention disclosures
• Collaborate with partners, commercial teams and customers across development stages

Skills

COMSOL

UniSim

Aspen

P&ID

HAZOP

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field

Tools

Laboratory process equipment

Job description

Senior Research Scientist / Engineer - Electronics R&D

What you will enjoy doing*

• In thisposition you will be a key member of the Electronics Gases research anddevelopment team at the Linde Technology Center (LTC) in Tonawanda, NY, and you will engage and collaborate with Linde’s regional businesses, global customers,OEMs, and suppliers to develop and commercialize new materials, purificationtechnologies, delivery systems, and packaging solutions for their use in theElectronics specialty gases (ESGs) and advanced materials market
• In the area of New Product Development, you will execute projects to commercialize new specialty gases for the Linde Electronics business
• In the field of Process Optimization, you will identify opportunities to improve existing chemical processes; develop and implement protocols to measure, analyze, improve, and control process performance
• Develop into a recognized internal expert in electronics specialty materials production, providing technical guidance across projects
• You will supportalignment of Electronics R&D team with development partners,commercial team, and customers throughout all stages of technologydevelopment
• You will activelyengage in internal and external technical collaborations to identifyopportunities for new products and development programs
• IP Development - Prepare invention disclosures and contributeto the development of Linde intellectual property portfolio

What makes you great

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field plus more than five (5+) years of post-PhD industrial experience with product development within UHP specialty gases
• You have demonstrated success in commercialization of specialty chemical processes, preferably ESGs
• Hands‑on experience with lab‑scale work involving high‑purity, hazardous ESGs, including analysis, purification, mixing, and packaging
• You have a proven track record in the development, design, and start‑up of lab‑scale systems or pilot plants for handling ESGs across cryogenic to high‑temperature ranges and ultra‑high‑vacuum to high‑pressure conditions
• Experience scaling chemical processes from lab to plant level
• Proficiency with chemical process modeling software (COMSOL, UniSim, Aspen), with emphasis on ESG purification and distillation
• Experience with P&ID development and review, HAZOP, PHA, and design safety reviews, with demonstrated ability to integrate safety into process development
• Further, you have the ability to work independently and adapt in a fast‑paced R&D environment with shifting priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including email, technical documentation, and presentations
• Also, you have excellent interpersonal skills and effectiveness in collaborative teamwork

Why you will love working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 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. The company 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 including production of clean hydrogen and carbon capture systems critical to the energy transition, life-saving medical oxygen and high-purity & specialty gases for electronics. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions. Linde employees learn and abide the Linde Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct by demonstrating honesty, integrity, professionalism in all communications, actions, and decisions.

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. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a wide range of medical options to suit everyone’s needs. Other benefits include; educational and professional development, employee discount program, 401K, pension plan, and life insurance, just to name a few. The salary range for this role is: $94,800-$130,350 depending upon experience.

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 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.