Research Engineer, Welding

Air Liquide•Newark, DE

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Engineer operates at the cutting edge of our technology, driving the development of first-of-their-kind prototypes and products. This role exists to bridge the gap between early-stage R&D innovations and real-world customer pilot deployments. The successful candidate will be a driven self-starter with a rigorous approach to problem-solving, capable of seamlessly integrating mechanical design, advanced welding metallurgy, and automated industrial robotics into fully functional, industrial-grade systems. Ultimately, this role accelerates our time-to-market; true success for this position is defined as validating these robotic welding solutions in the field, independently navigating technical and process-related roadblocks, and executing a seamless hand-off to our internal engineering and operations teams for full-scale commercialization and lifecycle management.

Requirements

Bachelor in Mechanical, or Welding Engineering
Deep understanding of welding processes and OEM landscape including what equipment is available today.
Industrial Robot programming
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
3D Printing
General assembly and use of machine tools
exceptionally strong organizational skills
excellent interpersonal skills
3-5 years of experience in a welding and fabrication environment

Responsibilities

Applies technical know-how and understanding of the company’s Industrial Management System (IMS) to contribute to the Innovation Campus’ safety, quality, and reliability plans.
Serves as a safety role model promoting IMS compliance and continuous improvement in safety practices.
Defines Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Formulate innovative welding concepts by synthesizing feedback from customer discussions, internal cross-functional teams, and hands-on observations in the testing lab.
Lead the end-to-end development of novel welding systems in a logical and systematic manner. Integrate mechanical components and advanced welding processes through rigorous, hands-on laboratory testing to create first-of-their-kind prototypes for pilot.
Deploy and validate new welding technologies directly at customer pilot sites in a professional and technical capacity. While you will champion the pilot phase, your objective is to package the technical solution, comprehensive lab data, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), and operational parameters for a seamless hand-off to the business-led engineering and operations teams who will take over the product.
Rapidly diagnose and resolve complex process failures—such as weld defects or metallurgical inconsistencies—during prototyping, using strong metallurgical problem-solving skills to implement effective design pivots.
Partner with R&D, sales, and manufacturing to ensure lab-developed welding processes are scalable, align with internal capabilities, and meet market demands.
Efficiently manage lab schedules, prototyping resources, and critical technical documentation (e.g., NDT results, metallurgical evaluations) to ensure pilot deployments remain on track and within scope.