Application Engineering Technician

Lincoln Electric is a leader in welding and automation solutions, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, serving customers worldwide.

Location:

Euclid - 22801

Employment Status:
Hourly Full-Time

Function:
Manufacturing

Pay Range: $50,000.00 - $88,000.00

Target Bonus: 8%

Our mission is to make welding understandable and help make the world better through innovative welding solutions. The Application Engineering team serves as the Voice of the Customer internally and the Welding Experts externally. We design and execute customer support projects, product demonstrations, equipment and consumable evaluations, and development initiatives that support both existing and next-generation welding solutions.

Position Summary

The Technician supports Application Engineering technologists and engineers by preparing, executing, and documenting welding-related projects, demonstrations, evaluations, and customer solutions. This role requires hands‑on expertise in welding processes, equipment operation, material preparation, testing, and laboratory support activities.

• Provide technical support for customer projects, demonstrations, product evaluations, and development activities.
• Prepare laboratory workstations, equipment, materials, and project setups for testing and customer demonstrations.
• Perform welding and cutting operations for equipment and consumable evaluations, including:
• SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)
• GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)
• FCAW (Flux‑Cored Arc Welding)
• SAW (Submerged Arc Welding)
• Support evaluation, testing, and application of Lincoln Electric welding products and technologies.
• Maintain inventory of materials and consumables.
• Operate cutting, beveling, and material preparation equipment.
• Coordinate ordering, shipping, and receiving of materials, equipment, and test samples.
• Conduct basic weld testing and sample preparation, including macro etching and bend testing.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and customer‑focused solutions.

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 15%.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and customer interaction skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to meet performance expectations related to:
• Project Execution
• Technical Expertise
• Employee Development

Minimum Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Training with 3+ years of related experience;
  or
• High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of related experience.
• Developing proficiency in manual and mechanized welding processes.
• Working knowledge of material preparation and fabrication techniques.
• Ability to perform established technical procedures and operational processes.
• Applies experience and technical skills to complete assignments within defined guidelines.
• Works within standard operating procedures and established methodologies.
• Demonstrates initiative in learning new technologies and expanding technical capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Training with 5+ years of related experience;
  or
• High School Diploma/GED with 7+ years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of welding processes, applications, and equipment.
• Proficiency across multiple technical processes or specialized expertise in a focused area.
• Independently performs complex welding evaluations, testing, and demonstrations.
• Assists in determining technical approaches for new assignments and projects.
• Works with limited supervision and exercises sound technical judgment.
• Serves as an informal mentor and resource for less experienced team members.
• Contributes to process improvements and technical problem‑solving efforts.

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Nearest Major Market:
Cleveland

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