Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2021 sales of ~$31 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet. The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & refining, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions. For more information about the company, please visit our website at www.lindeus.com. Linde's Healthcare and Specialty Gases applications include medical gases and mixtures, and devices for use in respiratory care and other medical therapy solutions, as well as specialty gas mixtures and solutions for use in laboratories and other settings. We offer you the opportunity to join a world-class R&D team as a Research Scientist, developing new applications in support of our Healthcare and Specialty Gases business. Scope: We are seeking practical minded MS/PhD engineers with a strong interest in applications-based development for the Healthcare and Specialty Gases applications segment, including areas such as respiratory care and other gas-based therapies or uses of specialty gases in laboratories and other settings. F amiliarity with medical gases and/or devices and their applications is desirable. The position reports to the Director, Healthcare and Specialty Gases R&D. We offer opportunities to contribute to all phases of technology development from the generation of new ideas to the implementation of new technologies of commercial value to Linde. You will have the opportunity to lead projects as well as to contribute on an individual basis. The desire to work with international business groups, engineering, and operations groups, as well as with customers and suppliers of equipment and technology is important. Up to 20% travel or work away from the primary location is expected. Responsibilities: - Interact with customers to identify new Healthcare and Specialty Gases applications technology needs - Lead research and development programs from conceptualization through commercial launch - Define program scope and develop and implement associated technology development plans - Work with internal stakeholders and external technology partners to execute project deliverables - Design bench-scale systems to conduct proof of concept evaluations - Direct product prototype development and plan and support end-user evaluation - Ensure compliance of new product designs with regulatory requirements and applicable standards - Document project output and provide program updates to internal and external stakeholders - Assess ideas and technologies for development potential and develop intellectual property Salary and job level commensurate with experience Minimum Qualifications: - MS in Chemical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering or related discipline and 3+ years of experience in a related field - Innovative, results-focused, and possessing excellent verbal and written communication skills - Self-starter, enjoys working under minimal supervision - Takes a practical, hands-on approach to development Preferred Qualifications: - PhD in Chemical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering or related discipline and 1+ years of experience in a related field All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.