The Linde Group

Linde Inc.

Sr. Research Scientist/Engineer, Electronics R&D

Tonawanda, NY, United States | req27301

What you will enjoy doing*

• In this position you will be a key member of the Electronics Gases research and development team at the Linde Technology Center (LTC) in Tonawanda, NY, and you will engage and collaborate with Linde’s regional businesses, global customers, OEMs, and suppliers to develop and commercialize new materials, purification technologies, delivery systems, and packaging solutions for their use in the Electronics specialty gases (ESGs) and advanced materials market
• New Product Development – You will execute projects to commercialize new specialty gases for the Linde Electronics business
• Process Optimization - You will identify opportunities to improve existing chemical processes; develop and implement protocols to measure, analyze, improve, and control process performance
• Technical Expertise - Develop into a recognized internal expert in electronics specialty materials production, providing technical guidance across projects
• Stakeholder Alignment – Support alignment of Electronics R&D team with development partners, commercial team, and customers throughout all stages of technology development
• Collaborative Innovation - You will actively engage in internal and external technical collaborations to identify opportunities for new products and development programs
• IP Development - Prepare invention disclosures and contribute to the development of Linde intellectual property portfolio

What makes you great

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field plus 5+ years of post-PhD industrial experience with product development within UHP specialty gases
• Demonstrated success in commercialization of specialty chemical processes, preferably ESGs
• Hands‑on experience with lab‑scale work involving high‑purity, hazardous ESGs, including analysis, purification, mixing, and packaging
• Proven track record in the development, design, and start‑up of lab‑scale systems or pilot plants for handling ESGs across cryogenic to high‑temperature ranges and ultra‑high‑vacuum to high‑pressure conditions
• Experience scaling chemical processes from lab to plant level
• Proficiency with chemical process modeling software (COMSOL, UniSim, Aspen), with emphasis on ESG purification and distillation
• Experience with P&ID development and review, HAZOP, PHA, and design safety reviews, with demonstrated ability to integrate safety into process development
• Ability to work independently and adapt in a fast‑paced R&D environment with shifting priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including email, technical documentation, and presentations
• Excellent interpersonal skills and effectiveness in collaborative teamwork

Why you will love working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet.

The company serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde's industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications including production of clean hydrogen and carbon capture systems critical to the energy transition, life-saving medical oxygen and high-purity & specialty gases for electronics. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

Linde employees learn and abide the Linde Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct by demonstrating honesty, integrity, professionalism in all communications, actions, and decisions. The salary range for this role is: $94,800- $130,350, depending upon experience.

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.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a wide range of medical options to suit everyone’s needs. Other benefits include; educational and professional development, employee discount program, 401K, pension plan, and life insurance, just to name a few. The salary range for this role is: $94,800-$130,350 depending upon experience.

Have we inspired you? Let´s talk about it

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 Inc. 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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