Welding Systems & Robotics Research Engineer

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

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.