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It is responsible for imagining, developing and incubating new solutions until they are brought to market, particularly when it comes to offers with a high technological content (including digital and IT). IDD gathers more than 3,000 employees from 70 nationalities at 60 sites.\nHow will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?\nAir Liquide R&D centers, hosting a wide range of competencies, support the Group in achieving the highest level of excellence in the technologies it provides to its customers. The Innovation Campus Delaware (ICD) based in Newark, DE provides innovation and technical support to Air Liquide’s businesses and markets in the Americas and worldwide.The Industrial Performance Group enhances the reliability, efficiency, availability, and safety of industrial technologies and supply chains. Leveraging Data Science/AI, Operations Research, physical modeling, and process engineering, the team delivers digital solutions that drive growth, optimize maintenance, reduce carbon footprint, and generate a multi-million-dollar annual impact.\nAt Air Liquide s, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.\nAir Liquide is Hiring for a Research Associate in Newark, DE! We are looking for you!\nComprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.\nSupport for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.\n Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.\nEarly Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment\nThe Research Associate leads and executes R&D projects by combining core engineering principles with digital tools to deliver impactful technical solutions. In this role, the candidate acts as both technical lead and project manager, driving the full project lifecycle from scope definition to solution delivery. The position demands strong technical problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively communicate complex data to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through documentation and presentations.\nKey Responsibilities:\nLeading Technical Project: Lead and support technical projects through the full R&D lifecycle. Leverage core process engineering principles alongside AI tools and emerging digital workflows to solve complex challenges and drive continuous process optimization \nProcess Development: Analyze and enhance existing operational processes to improve efficiency, safety, and reliability through rigorous study and close collaboration with operations teams.\nTechnical Communication: Demonstrate strong communication skills by effectively engaging cross-functional stakeholders, aligning priorities, and translating complex technical insights into clear, actionable deliverables.\nGlobal Collaboration: Work collaboratively with global R&D teams and subject matter experts to leverage expertise, share knowledge, and accelerate innovation.\nAgility: Maintain a self-driven, flexible mindset to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing R&D priorities.\n__________________\nAre you a MATCH?\nRequired Qualifications:\nEducation: Master’s in Chemical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.\nExperience: 3+ years of professional experience in Air Liquide or a comparable industrial environment.\nTechnical Skills: Strong proficiency in process simulation tools (preferably Aspen Tools) with understanding of process design & optimization, process control and safety. \nProblem Solving: Self-motivated individual with the ability to define and solve complex problems in collaboration with business units.\nCore Behaviors: Consistent demonstration of strong safety mindset and operational discipline.\nSoft Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for leadership and team development.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nPhD in Chemical Engineering\nPrior experience in project management, or industrial gas operations.\nDemonstrated expertise in combining AI/ML and first-principle simulation modeling.\nWORKING CONDITIONS\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to flammable and high pressure gases. 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