Applications Engineering Technician

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: Houston - 4702
Employment Status: Hourly Full-Time
Function: Manufacturing
Pay Range: ( $48,949.51 - $90,906.23 )
Target Bonus: 5.0%
Req ID: 26444

Reporting to the Sales and Applications Manager of Advanced Technology Motion Systems, the Applications Engineering Technician is responsible for providing technical support to customers including developing welding procedures; internal and external customer training on in-depth operation of mechanized welding systems; supports technical evaluations of equipment and software to determine product suitability and readiness to market. The position requires domestic and international travel to corporate, customer manufacturing facilities and other various sites. General cleanliness and organization of the welding and engineering labs is essential to provide a safe and effective working environment. This position requires an understanding of core welding concepts and the ability to fabricate test fixtures, perform manual and mechanized welding functions within the primary arc welding processes. In addition, this position must communicate effectively the welding performance of equipment to experienced non-welding departments such as Engineering, Machine Shop, Production. This is not a production welding position; tasks are directly related to supporting the customer base, sales field and engineering with application specific development and training to grow sales.

Responsible for a full range of activities which ensure the operational effectiveness and excellence of the Engineering and Sales Department; through development of welding procedures, demonstrations and training, including but are not limited to:

• Set-up of systems as received from production.
• Develop welding procedures within defined constraints.
• Document all work in an organized manner that enables others to reproduce the same results.
• Assist the Applications Manager with technical report writing to present results.
• Effectively train customers in the use of mechanized welding systems.
• Travel to customer sites both domestically and internationally to perform demonstrations and customer training.
• Assist in troubleshooting equipment by conveying firsthand information to the service department and engineering.
• Use diagnostic PC tools to ensure optimal welding performance.
• Maintain the welding lab area in a clean, safe and organized manner, clearly labeling areas and items.
• Communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels within the organization, externally with current and potential customers as well as industry professionals.
• Ability to learn and adjust to the rapid pace of the department, equipment, and new technologies.

• Associates degree in Welding Technology discipline preferred or a combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Two (2) or more years of previous experience in the associated fields.
• Previous welding experience is required; knowledge of automated welding is preferred.
• Willing to travel 40-60%, domestic and international, must possess or be eligible to obtain a passport.
• Identifies, solves and communicates issues in a timely manner.
• Analytical and detail oriented, while working at a fast pace.
• Capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Progressive and innovative orientation towards addressing challenges.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to adapt to change.
• Develop professional relationships and build rapport with others.
• Must possess good written and verbal communications skills.
• Adherence to safety policies and always demonstrating safe work habits.
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, some weekends.
• Reliable and punctual work attendance.

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.