With annual sales of over $8 billion, Praxair, Inc. is a global, Fortune 300 company that supplies atmospheric, process and specialty gases, high-performance coatings, and related services and technologies.

Praxair is a technology-driven, Research & Development-intensive organization that has pioneered the development and advancement of gas separation and purification technologies during its century of existence. The company also has R&D programs in the fields such as gas dissolution, combustion and refrigeration technologies, advanced materials development, supercritical fluids and ceramic membranes, among others.

Our R&D Associates lead the conception, development, demonstration, and commercialization of technology of commercial value to the corporation. Currently we have the following opportunities available at our Technology Center located in Tonawanda, NY:

New Plant Design & Engineering (Job #0700399)
Serves at technical architect to design new, unconventional plants. Leads complex and multi-disciplined projects from concept through engineering,
identifying and implementing new options for constructability. Maintains a thorough knowledge of new developments and technology in plant layout, modern construction techniques and material selection. Requires a BS or MS ME, ChE, or CE and 5+ years of industry experience in advanced, unconventional, new plant design and engineering.

Heat Transfer (Job #0701038)
Provides fundamental heat transfer research and equipment development, including engineering, experimental design and testing, fi eld support and trouble shooting; working in cryogenic process engineering, refrigeration, control systems and turbo-machinery. Requirements include a MS/PhD ME or ChE and working knowledge of heat transfer research and development.

Welding Research & Development (Job #0701996)
Works signifi cantly with MIG and TIG welding to provide leadership in planning, executing and debugging complex and creative tests. Provides technical direction including optimization of welding parameters for internal and external customers. BS in Welding, Mechanical, or Material Science Engineering with 5+ years welding technology work experience required.

Program Development Manager – Materials & Metals
Processing (Job #0701536)

Works broadly across the organization and segment to create, identify, and source high value ideas for Materials and Metals Processing Markets. Screens and prioritizes ideas based on deep market and business knowledge considering customer acceptance, impact, business commitment, competing alternatives, intellectual property, technical diffi culty, and execution. Requires a BS in Metallurgy, Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering (MS/PhD/MBA preferred) and 10+ years experience, including at least 7 years in Metals Processing R&D.

To apply, visit our web site at www.praxair.com, Click on Careers, Career Opportunities and Search for Experienced Professional Career Opportunities. Click on the job title from the complete Job List or search by job number. Praxair is an equal opportunity employer, m/f/d/v.