Application Engineer

Linde•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Application Engineer serves as a technical leader, partnering with customers and internal teams to deliver solutions that support growth and long-term success. The role translates customer requirements into actionable strategies by evaluating specifications, assessing risk, and identifying appropriate coating and manufacturing solutions. The engineer leads development programs, qualification efforts, and commercialization of new technologies and services. The position also supports operational excellence through data-driven decision-making, process optimization, Lean and Six Sigma improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities include developing tooling, automation, equipment programs, and technical documentation, as well as hands-on troubleshooting and startup support. The role leads cross-functional projects and collaboration, delivering work safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards. Travel may be required as business needs require. This position is with Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. in Indianapolis, Indiana. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or otherwise classifiable as a U.S. person under applicable export-control regulations. The role is described as a general classification and may include additional tasks assigned by the manager.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
Experience in manufacturing, industrial processing, product development, or application engineering environments.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, customer specifications, and technical standards.
Experience with CAD, tooling and fixture design, automation, robotics, coating equipment, or related manufacturing technologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience using data and continuous improvement methodologies, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma principles.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, collaborate across functions, and communicate effectively with customers and stakeholders.
Ability to travel as business needs require.
Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident (green card holder), or otherwise classifiable as a U.S. person under relevant export-control regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Python, Excel, or similar data-analysis and programming tools.
Exposure to automotive, aerospace, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Background in statistical analysis, process capability studies, and process optimization.

Responsibilities

Partner with customers and internal teams to deliver solutions that support growth and long-term success.
Evaluate customer specifications, assess risk, and identify suitable coating and manufacturing solutions.
Lead development programs, qualification efforts, and commercialization of new technologies and services.
Use data-driven decision-making, process optimization, Lean and Six Sigma improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives to advance operational excellence.
Develop tooling, automation, equipment programs, and technical documentation to enable manufacturing success.
Provide hands-on troubleshooting and startup support.
Lead cross-functional collaboration and execute projects safely, on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
Travel as business needs require.