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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.Airgas Inc. seeks Principal Applications Engineer to complete the job duties below. Must put job code R10089521 on resume and cover letter.\nProvide required project, applications and equipment engineering support for a designated applications area, or multiple applications areas within AES.\nWork 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.\nUnderstand 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.\nProvide proactive technical sales support and business development to Airgas’s regional sales groups using individual’s process knowledge, industry experience and applications background.\nParticipate in new product/application identification and development, plan engineering strategies, determine department goals and create implementation plans and implement the process improvements.\nGive 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.\nBe 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.\nInterface 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.\n________________________\nAre you a MATCH?\nMinimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.\nMinimum Experience: 60 months of relevant experience with technical sales of gas applications solutions and equipment to the metal treatment and metal processing industry.\nTravel requirements: 50% domestic travel.\nOffered Salary Range: $165,000.00 to $185,000.00\nWorksite: 3737 Worsham Avenue, Suite 800, Long Beach, CA, 90808\nPLEASE NOTE: Airgas Inc. will not accept resumes from third party vendors. Any resumes received from an agency through this website will be considered free of any fees or changes.\nWe are an equal opportunity employer. Everyone will be considered for employment, promotions, transfers, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disabilities, age, Vietnam era veteran status, disabled veteran status, separated veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, other protected veterans, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law.\n________________________\nBenefits\nWe 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.\nAdditionally, 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.\nAssociates 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.\n_________________________\nYour DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE\nAt 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.\nWe welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.\n_________________________\nAbout Airgas\nAirgas, 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.\nAirgas 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.\nJoin 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.\n_________________________\nEqual Employment Opportunity Information\nWe are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.\nAirgas, 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.\nAirgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. 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