Lead Research Engineer Level - 2
Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is a $4.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ:LECO) with over 12,000 employees around the world, with operations in 71 manufacturing and automation system integration locations across 21 countries and maintains a worldwide network of distributors and sales offices serving customers in over 160 countries.
Location: Chennai
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Research & Development
Pay Range: (₹1,509,340.00 - ₹2,264,011.00)
Target Bonus: 12.5%
Req ID: 25862
Job Responsibilities
Position Summary: Support efforts related to consumable research and development.
Role qualifications:
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Must focus on Company quality objectives and play an active role in reaching continuous improvement objectives
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Focus on Leadership, Design and Development, and Departmental Performance Metrics
Position responsibilities:
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Coordinate and Lead/Participate in consumable benchmarking
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Be part of a Project Team in the effort of adhering to both a challenging project timeline as well as a tight financial budget (hours and material)
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Assist in establishing Project timelines and determining manpower needs
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Assist purchasing in establishing costs and suppliers for purchased items
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Assist onsite installation and startup activities including commissioning of equipment and resolution with customer as part of the installation
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Assist in developing/maintaining engineering and product standards
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Coordinate compiling of operator and maintenance manuals
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Work well in a team environment and communication groups may include; Machine builders, Project Management, Engineering Teams, Management, and support functions
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Assist in team performance evaluations and lead mentoring process of new/inexperienced engineers
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Must present mechanical designs to the customers designers
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Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects in support of the Company’s 2025 Strategy
Essential skills and experience:
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Strong focus on safety
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Bachelor’s/Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Materials Engineering/Welding engineering or proven equivalent in experience desired
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CAD (3D modeling) is desirable
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Sound understanding of welding process and robotic welding equipment
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0 to 4 or more years of experience in the welding domain
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PLC / HMI / Robot Programming / Network & Fieldbus / Safety Systems.
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Commitment to company values
Nonessential skills and experience:
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Computer proficiency, including spreadsheet, word processing, and project management software
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FMEA, Equipment Capability, Safety (OSHA Stds.)
Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S)
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Understand the Company’s EHS Policy and how it relates to this job
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Be aware of OSHA & EPA laws and regulations as well as the Company’s Plant Rules and Regulations that pertain to this job
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Work in a safe and environmentally friendly manner and observe all company EHS procedures
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Know that the company EHS procedures are located on the ISO drive
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Immediately notify the Supervisor if there is any safety hazard, any equipment not operating correctly, or if there are any questions regarding EHS procedure.
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Attend required EHS training
Job Requirements
Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
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