Cryogenic R&D Technician

About the role

You will be an enthusiastic member of Linde Engineering’s Cryogenic Technology R&D group, which develops and commercializes technologies related to production of atmospheric gases and liquefaction, improving the competitiveness of new plants and increasing the productivity of existing plants, based at Linde’s Tonawanda, NY site.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot existing distillation pilot plants
• Design, build, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot new, bench-scale, and pilot-scale experimental systems
• Generate safety documentation and participate in safety reviews (e.g., HAZOPs, PSSRs, MOCs)
• Draft and interpret engineering drawings such as P&IDs and schematic wiring diagrams
• Specify and procure all required components and equipment
• Wire and configure instrumentation, such as flow meters, control valves, pressure transmitters, thermocouples, analyzers, etc.
• Apply experience, expertise, and creativity to the troubleshooting and repair of components, equipment, and systems
• Configure and operate experimental control systems, such as PLCs, LabView, etc.
• Perform basic scientific calculations and utilize standard computer software packages, such as MS Office
• Collect, manipulate, plot, and summarize experimental data in a clear manner
• Submit verbal and written progress updates to management on a regular basis

Requirements

• An Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technology field
• At least five (5), and preferably ten (10), years of relevant experience with several of the tasks and responsibilities listed above in an industrial and/or R&D environment
• Significant experience working with compressed gas systems
• Proven ability to configure, calibrate, maintain, operate and/or troubleshoot gas composition analyzers, such as oxygen analyzers, gas chromatographs, mass spectrometers, etc.
• Develop, program and operate control software and hardware, such as PLCs or LabView
• Experience with engineering design software such as SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD
• Design and fabricate low voltage electrical systems containing switches, relays, solenoids, etc.

Qualifications

• A strong sense of operational discipline, self-motivation and the ability to multi-task effectively
• A detailed, results-driven, and safety-focused individual who can translate research concepts into practice with limited supervision
• Able to clearly communicate and effectively collaborate with PhD-level engineers, fellow technicians, on-site mechanical and electrical contractors, as well as external vendors

Skills

• Proficiency in compressed gas systems
• Experience with gas composition analyzers, including oxygen analyzers, gas chromatographs, mass spectrometers, etc.
• Ability to configure, calibrate, maintain, operate and/or troubleshoot gas composition analyzers
• Experience with engineering design software such as SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD
• Experience with PLCs and LabView
• Experience with low voltage electrical systems

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Outstanding benefits package
• Health, dental, disability, and life insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) matching
• Pension benefits
• Employee discount program
• Opportunities for educational and professional growth

Pay

The pay range for this role is $36.06 - 40.87 USD per hour.