Senior R&D Manager - Food & Beverage Applications Development

Senior R&D Manager - Food & Beverage Applications Development

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Linde Inc. – Burr Ridge, IL, United States | req
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• Initiate, resource and manage rapid commercialization teams and individual contributors focused on the identification, design, development, demonstration, commercialization and global migration of new and legacy gas application technologies, processes and equipment that are of commercial value to Linde, with a focus on industrial gases or cryogenic liquids primarily for the Food & Beverage industry. The technology focus areas include food freezing and chilling systems, and atmosphere control applications.
• Develop and execute project plans for technologies, ensuring safe, effective, and timely completion.
• Establish project milestones, monitor progress, and reallocate resources to achieve goals.
• Interface with various functional groups within Linde and external partners to align program portfolio with business and customer needs.
• Manage and develop a team of 4‑12 R&D professionals, overseeing performance and growth; the team conducts major research and development programs, executes technology demonstrations and business growth opportunities for customers.
• Identify and resolve roadblocks to commercialization, acting independently or escalating issues.
• Evaluate new business growth opportunities through technology development and translate strategic direction into tactical plans and implementation activities.
• Lead interactions with colleagues, teams, and customers.
• Contribute to strategies in Linde Technology Development and Commercialization.
• Ensure safe operation and effective use of tools and work processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, equipment, controls, refrigeration, industrial, chemical or food engineering plus a minimum of 5 years of people‑management experience.
• Knowledge of experimental, equipment and mechanical design, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, mass and energy balances, process design, and basic economic evaluation.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including internationally as needed.
• Master’s degree in the same fields plus 8+ years of people‑management experience is preferred.
• Prior experience and a strong track record with successful equipment and process development and commercialization with significant commercial impact is preferred.

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high‑quality solutions, technologies and services which help our customers succeed and sustain, decarbonize, and protect our planet. The company serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining.

Our industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications, including clean hydrogen production, carbon capture, medical oxygen and high‑purity specialty gases for electronics. Linde employees learn and abide by the Linde Code of Ethics and the Code of Conduct, demonstrating honesty, integrity, professionalism in all communications, actions, and decisions.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a wide range of medical options to suit everyone’s needs. Other benefits include educational and professional development, employee discount program, 401(k), pension plan and life insurance, among others. The salary range for this role is: $113,680 – $170,000.

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.

Linde Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.