Senior Development Specialist

Linde Engineering North America LLC


Senior Development Specialist


Tonawanda, NY, United States | req29498

What you will enjoy doing*

• You will leverage chemistry knowledge to propose and/or design adsorbent and related materials for different gas separations and purifications
• Further, you will employ AI tools to accelerate materials design, optimization and characterization
• Using chemistry skills to prepare and/or modify new adsorbent and related materials for new uses and applications is part of your role
• You will also apply advanced characterization methods to determine the properties of adsorbent and related materials
• Use analytical skills to collect and/or analyze routine and non-routine adsorption and materials property data and proposes and/or develops new analysis and test methods, as required
• Further, you will handle and use chemicals, gases, and cryogens in accordance with all Linde Engineering, and safety and environmental regulations
• Lead medium to large sized R&D programs to meet their technical goals, timing objectives and budget requirements
• Developing intellectual property documents, detailed technical reports and other project related or project management documentation will be part of your role
• You will plan work activities for the programs under their leadership and delegates work items to other project team members, or develops AI processing methods, to accelerate progress
• Additionally, you will maintain relationships with key suppliers and participate in joint development and other technical collaborations with suppliers or third parties
• In this role, you will communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with peers and R&D staff members and shows a willingness to take direction and input from others

What makes you great

• You have a PhD. degree in Chemistry or Material Science as this is required for this role
• Additionally, you also have at least 5 years' industrial experience, in a R&D laboratory environment or equivalent required, with a proven track-record of success
• Advanced chemistry knowledge in relevant field, including the materials, their properties, applications, and their characterization methods
• You are skilled in use of AI tools to accelerate materials development, optimization and characterization
• Further, you have the ability to adapt chemical knowhow to new areas and learn quickly from others or by self-study
• Accomplished chemical handling, and good lab practices
• You also have effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Additionally, you have the proven ability to plan and perform research work independently with minimal supervision as well as multitask and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Effective computer skills; Microsoft Office Software, Microsoft Copilot or other established AI tools, and other Company and discipline specific software applications
• Lastly, you are able to travel up to 20%, including international assignments

Why you will love working with us


Linde Engineering Americas (LEA) is a member of the Linde Engineering Division of Linde plc. LEA is a single-source technology, engineering, procurement and construction firm focused on providing innovative solutions to customers. Areas of expertise include hydrogen solutions, air separation, carbon capture, adsorption, gas processing, deep cryogenics, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and fired process equipment.

In this role you must learn and abide the Linde Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct by demonstrating honesty, integrity, professionalism in all communications, actions, and decisions.


What we offer you!


At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you're looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.

Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day! The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $115,000 USD annually.


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We are looking forward to receiving your complete application.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Linde acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.

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