Application Engineering Technician
About The Position
Lincoln Electric is a leader in industrial machinery and technology, providing innovative solutions for welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Application Engineering team acts as the Voice of the Customer internally and the Welding Experts externally. They design and execute customer support projects, product demonstrations, equipment and consumable evaluations, and development initiatives for current and future welding solutions. The Technician supports Application Engineering technologists and engineers by preparing, executing, and documenting welding-related projects, demonstrations, evaluations, and customer solutions. This role requires hands-on expertise in welding processes, equipment operation, material preparation, testing, and laboratory support activities.
Requirements
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 15%.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and customer interaction skills.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- Ability to meet performance expectations related to: Project Execution, Technical Expertise, Collaboration, Employee Development.
- Technician II: Vocational/Technical Training with 3+ years of related experience; or High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of related experience.
- Technician II Skills & Competencies: Developing proficiency in manual and mechanized welding processes. Working knowledge of material preparation and fabrication techniques. Ability to perform established technical procedures and operational processes. Applies experience and technical skills to complete assignments within defined guidelines. Works within standard operating procedures and established methodologies. Demonstrates initiative in learning new technologies and expanding technical capabilities.
- Technician III: Vocational/Technical Training with 5+ years of related experience; or High School Diploma/GED with 7+ years of related experience.
- Technician III Skills & Competencies: Advanced knowledge of welding processes, applications, and equipment. Proficiency across multiple technical processes or specialized expertise in a focused area. Independently performs complex welding evaluations, testing, and demonstrations. Assists in determining technical approaches for new assignments and projects. Works with limited supervision and exercises sound technical judgment. Serves as an informal mentor and resource for less experienced team members. Contributes to process improvements and technical problem-solving efforts.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support for customer projects, demonstrations, product evaluations, and development activities.
- Prepare laboratory workstations, equipment, materials, and project setups for testing and customer demonstrations.
- Perform welding and cutting operations for equipment and consumable evaluations, including: SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW, GTAW.
- Support evaluation, testing, and application of Lincoln Electric welding products and technologies.
- Maintain inventory of materials and consumables.
- Operate cutting, beveling, and material preparation equipment.
- Coordinate ordering, shipping, and receiving of materials, equipment, and test samples.
- Conduct basic weld testing and sample preparation, including macro etching and bend testing.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and customer-focused solutions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
