Engineer Support (Thermal Spray)

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: September 16, 2023

Job Description:

About Praxair Surface TechnologiesPraxair Surface Technologies, Inc. (PST), a subsidiary of Linde, Inc, a global industrial gas company, offers a comprehensive array of high-performance equipment, coatings and technologies to the aviation, energy and other industries. By continuously advancing coatings technologies, PST helps customers improve environmental performance, decrease energy consumption, extend component life, improve productivity, minimize downtime, reduce operating costs and produce high-quality products. Additional information about PST is available at www.praxairsurfacetechnologies.com.Job overviewThe Thermal Spray Engineer will conduct research and development on thermal spray devices and coatings. This is a hands-on position requiring innovative thinking, documentation of ideas, process development, and implementation into production.Responsibilities

• Lead efforts in research, development and introduction (application development) of new or improved coatings for wear, thermal and corrosion protection by thermal spray.
• Operate thermal spray and allied equipment to execute development experiments (training to be provided)
• Design/modify tooling / fixturing in CAD for new product introduction and improvement of existing processes
• Write and execute code to for ABB & FANUC robots (training to be provided)
• Develop contingency actions and provides technical leadership to resolve both production and customer related issues related to the product line
• Resolve technical roadblocks to maintain progress to product development milestones
• Work closely with Sales, Plant Customer Service and Global Market Network to engage and support the global customer base on current applications, growth opportunities, and customer issues (serves as the technical resource for Sales and Marketing in addressing technical issues/questions raised by customers)
• Must have strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a multidisciplinary environmentQualificationsRequired qualifications--- Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering, thermal spray engineering or equivalent field--- Hands on experience in an industrial, automotive, or laboratory setting--- Basic programing knowledge: Python, MatLab, C, etc. --- CAD modeling experience/exposure--- Effective project management skills--- Must be willing to travel up to 20% of the timePreferred qualifications--- 1-2 years of CAD experience (Solid works or Autodesk Inventor)--- Experience in thermal spray technologies is preferred but not required as training will be providedPST is a supplier which abides by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, persons considered for this position must be either a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder) or otherwise classifiable as a U.S. person under relevant ITAR regulations.We offer a comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' wellbeing and provides the tools and resources our employees need to make well-informed decisions about their physical and financial future. 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.

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