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Newark, DE (ICD) - R&D - Customer Processes, United States of America
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Newark, DE (ICD) - R&D - Customer Processes

The Innovation and Development Division (IDD) drives the innovation strategy for the Hubs and Operations, and contributes to the Group's transformation. It is responsible for imagining, developing and incubating new solutions until they are brought to market, particularly when it comes to offers with a high technological content (including digital and IT). IDD gathers more than 3,000 employees from 70 nationalities at 60 sites.
Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment ( Day 1 for Air Liquide) / Your benefits start after just 1 day of employment
System Design and Integration: Lead the end-to-end design of full prototype systems in a logical and systematic manner. Integrate mechanical components, electrical circuits, and software to create first of their kind prototypes for pilot.
Customer Pilot Deployment & Tech Transfer: Deploy and validate prototypes 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, documentation, and operational parameters for a hand-off to the business-led engineering and operations teams who will take over the product.
Technical Problem Solving: Diagnose complex system failures during the prototyping phase to maintain project momentum. Employ strong problem-solving skills to engineer immediate, effective solutions without shying away from necessary design pivots.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with R&D scientists, engineering sales, strategy teams, and critically, internal operations, to align the prototype with market demands and internal manufacturing capabilities. Ensure clear communication across all business units.
Project Organization: Organize prototyping schedules, resource allocations, and technical documentation efficiently. This flexible approach ensures pilot deployments remain on track and within scope until the official operational hand-off is complete.
Master or Bachelor in Mechanical, Electrical, or Software Engineering.
Specialized Knowledge: Deep understanding of full-system architecture and taking concepts from the lab, through pilot.
Skills: Computer Aided Design (CAD), 3D Printing, General assembly and use of machine tools, Software experience (C++, Python, Others), Exceptionally strong organizational skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.
At least 3 years of experience; Proven track record in rapid prototyping, equipment design, system integration, and technology transfer to manufacturing/operations.
Strong commercial and business acumen to understand how technical solutions integrate into customer operations and our own internal supply chain.
Ability to translate highly complex technical engineering concepts into straightforward standard operating procedures for the broader business.
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.