R&D Engineer III

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the design, development and manufacture of the highest quality arc welding products, automated joining assembly and cutting systems, and has a global leading position in brazing and soldering alloys. With over 125 years of innovation and service excellence, we are committed to employing talent that will support our strategy to foster innovation, drive growth and provide a first class experience for our customers. Lincoln Electric: we operate to a higher standard to build a better world.

Req. ID: 22368 

PURPOSE: To participate as an engineer on the development of Lincoln’s Education products, this includes the VRTEX, WeldBooth Assist, and RealWeld products. This will involve the design of new mechanical, electrical, and software systems pertaining to the utilization of technologies to revolutionize welding training.

JOB DESCRIPTION (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Work in an R&D environment on the design, development, support, and improvement of Lincoln’s new welding training products
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously
• Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of engineering and scientific principles, practices, and procedures, within the field of specialization, to the completion of difficult assignments
• Assists in developing the total system architecture for a project with internal and external partners
• Contributes to the proper lean manufacturing and design principles
• Work can be electrical, mechanical, software, and industrial in nature depending on the given product
• Interact professionally and effectively as a liaison between both internal and external resources such as equipment suppliers, consultants, other engineering groups, and technical organizations
• Establish standards and methodologies for, and conduct evaluations of product performance; develop/refine test methods, as applicable, to support new and existing product evaluation
• Assignments are broad in nature, requiring originality and ingenuity
• Execute project work including writing, submitting, and following up with DFMEA, CARs, CRMs, and PNs
• Provide customer support and machine diagnostics for new as well as legacy systems
• Evaluate systems for quality improvements and cost reductions
• Work with other internal stakeholders to support production lines
• Assumes additional responsibilities as needed or directed in support of the Company’s 2025 Strategy

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum four-year Engineering degree is required. Mechanical or Software is desired
• 5+ years of professional experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimum supervision, conferring with superior on unusual matters
• Excellent organizational skills
• Maintain records of work in process and documents appropriately within the department systems (ES Reports, Quip,)
• Self-Motivated to drive the development of new technology
• Knowledge of key compliance certifications (CE, CSA, RoHS, FCC, ECA, EMC)
• Understanding of computer hardware pertaining to video gaming applications a plus
• Understanding of virtual reality hardware and software a plus
• Linux experience is a plus
• Develop, troubleshoot, and debug software algorithms a plus
• Initiate a software planning and management process a plus
• Documentation on software features & algorithms a plus

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.

Lincoln Electric is a $3.2B publicly traded company (NASDAQ) with over 11,000 employees around the world.  With operations in over 56 manufacturing locations in 19 countries, we are well positioned to continue this partnership and poised to grow with our customers. As a part of that continuing legacy, you will contribute to a new generation of innovation and experience the pride that comes with being part of the solution to the world’s challenges.  It is a great time to be part of the welding industry!

Lincoln Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.  Resumes submitted to any employee(s) of Lincoln Electric without a signed vendor agreement, by the Manager of Recruiting & Training, will become property of Lincoln Electric.  Verbal or written commitments from any other member of Lincoln Electric will not be considered binding terms.  Lincoln Electric will not pay a fee to any third-party recruiter that has not coordinated their recruiting activity through the Recruiting Department.

Employment Status: Salary Full-Time 
Function: Engineering 
Section:  Lincoln Cleveland (US10) 

EOE, including disability/veterans