Principal Applications Engineer

Provide required project, applications and equipment engineering support for a designated applications area, or multiple applications areas within AES.

Work with the engineering project teams and provide technical expertise to the organization. Develop and implement engineering solutions for the organization, work on technical projects, and work on the design, development, and implementation of engineering solutions.

Understand the technical processes for specific industrial gas applications and diagnose and develop a value proposition utilizing Airgas solutions and equipment to these specific applications, primary applications are metal thermal treatment ("heat treat"), metallurgy, combustion, additive manufacturing, metal forming and powder metal.

Provide proactive technical sales support and business development to Airgas's regional sales groups using individual's process knowledge, industry experience and applications background.

Participate in new product/application identification and development, plan engineering strategies, determine department goals and create implementation plans and implement the process improvements.

Give white papers, or write articles based upon a platform of expertise in the domain and rely on extensive experience and judgment to accomplish goals with a high degree of a mechanical mindset. Find lead through business development techniques and prepare and present technical and value-based proposals to Airgas prospects/customers.

Be involved in all aspects of customer relationship from initial contact, customer/prospect problem identification, applications/equipment selection, data analysis, equipment/system development and proposal, equipment specification/manufacturing, on-site start-up and long term customer support and application marketing.

Interface internally with regional account managers, bulk gas specialists, equipment engineers and marketing and interface externally with customers and equipment vendors. Develop and leverage a technical network inside and outside of Airgas, at the national and international level. Create training material and conduct training sessions for internal and external customers and may assist in the development, oversight and training of Equipment Engineers and Applications Engineers, mentor Junior Engineers as well as mentor National or International stakeholders globally project expertise in the domain and provide expert advice to other engineers. Patent development or other intellectual property for Airgas. ________________________Are you a MATCH?

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.

Minimum Experience: 60 months of relevant experience with technical sales of gas applications solutions and equipment to the metal treatment and metal processing industry.

Travel requirements: 50% domestic travel.

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

Airgas Inc. belongs to the Air Liquide Group, a world leading supplier of industrial gases. Present in 75 countries, Air Liquide provides industrial and medical gases and related services. The Group offers innovative solutions based on constantly enhanced technologies. These solutions, which are consistent with Air Liquide's commitment to sustainable development, help to preserve life and enable our customers to manufacture many indispensable everyday products., At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world., Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients. Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career - whatever path you choose., Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.