Application Engineering Technician

Description (Duties & 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 (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)
• GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)
• FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding)
• SAW (Submerged Arc Welding)
• GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)
• 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.
• Cook up 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.

Requirements

• Will need 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

• Minimum Qualifications: Vocational/Technical Training with 3+ years of related experience; or High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of related experience.
• 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

• Minimum Qualifications: Vocational/Technical Training with 5+ years of related experience; or High School Diploma/GED with 7+ years of related experience.
• 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.

Pay Range

$50,000.00 - $88,000.00

Target Bonus

8%