Welding Applications Engineer: Customer-Facing Tech Leader

Lincoln Electric; Euclid, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Electric in Euclid, Ohio seeks an Applications Welding Engineer to join our headquarters team. You will design and execute customer support projects, demonstrations, and product development activities, applying welding expertise to solve complex challenges.

You will collaborate with customers, sales, and R&D, lead applied R&D initiatives, communicate value, and travel up to 25% as needed to support projects and field demonstrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or a related technical discipline. Welding Engineering Preferred
• Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills related to manufacturing and welding processes.
• Ability to travel up to 25% as required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with customers, market segment teams, and Technical Sales Representatives to understand industry challenges and identify solution gaps.
• Lead and manage applied R&D projects, including customer support initiatives, process evaluations, demonstrations, and solution development activities.
• Troubleshoot complex welding applications and manufacturing challenges.
• Identify and recommend productivity improvements, process enhancements, and welding best practices for customers.
• Conduct welding demonstrations and effectively communicate the technical and business value of proposed solutions.
• Develop expertise across Lincoln Electric welding equipment and consumable product lines, serving as a subject matter expert (SME).
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and R&D teams to support new product development initiatives.
• Represent customer needs and feedback throughout the product development process, serving as the Voice of the Customer.
• Document project results, provide technical recommendations, and support implementation activities with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of welding processes, technologies, and application knowledge within the organization.

Skills

Welding engineering

Project management

Customer collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

PE license (preferred)

Tools

Lincoln Electric welding equipment knowledge

Job description

Lincoln Electric in Euclid, Ohio seeks an Applications Welding Engineer to join our headquarters team. You will design and execute customer support projects, demonstrations, and product development activities, applying welding expertise to solve complex challenges.

You will collaborate with customers, sales, and R&D, lead applied R&D initiatives, communicate value, and travel up to 25% as needed to support projects and field demonstrations.