Applications Design Engineer

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 11,000 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: Fort Loramie - Fort Loramie, OH, United States (US)
Employment Status: Salary Full-Time
Function: Engineering
 

 

 

Position Summary:  Identify the manufacturing process, recommend the machinery concept, accurately develop the cost model, create quotations and provide other supporting information as needed to sell Lincoln Electric Automation-designed equipment.

                                  

Role qualifications:

• Must be familiar with Company quality objectives and play an active role in reaching continuous improvement objectives.
• Play an active role reviewing and developing customer process requirements as it pertains to the application of our products.
• Play an active role in communicating issues that could impact customer satisfaction.

 

Position responsibilities:

• Evaluate the feasibility of automation systems based on data supplied by Sales, Engineering, Management and Customers.
• Develop manufacturing processes and concepts capable of producing systems or products
• Research and develop accurate cost estimates for Lincoln Electric Automation equipment.
• Write technical quotations and produce supporting documentation as needed.
• Assist as necessary with customer communication, presentations, and trade related events.
• Follow-up as necessary with sales, customers, and representatives.
• Responsible for following Department ISO procedures

 

Essential skills and experience:

• Minimum High School Diploma, Associate degree in technical discipline desired or equivalent years of experience.
• CAD (3D modeling a plus)
• Preferred 10 years of experience in manufacturing and design (mechanical/electrical) of industrial automated equipment.
• Metal forming (bending, forming, piercing, etc.) and metal joining (Laser, arc, resistance welding, etc.) experience preferred.
• Preferred 1-2 years of experience working with customers and suppliers.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Effective writing and communication skills.
• Commitment to company values
• Educational, training, and experience requirements may be modified at the Managements Team’s discretion.

 

Nonessential skills and experience:

• Computer proficiency, including spreadsheet, word processing, and project management software.

• FMEA, Equipment Capability, Safety (OSHA Stds.)

 

Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S)

• Understand the Company’s EHS Policy and how it relates to this job.
• Be aware of OSHA & EPA laws and regulations as well as the Company’s Plant Rules and Regulations that pertain to this job.
• Work in a safe and environmentally friendly manner and observe all company EHS procedures.
• Know that the company EHS procedures are located on the ISO drive.
• Immediately notify the Supervisor