Sr Expert, Growth Markets

Responsibilities

• Commercialization of new products.
• Generation and transfer of knowledge related to Growth Markets applications technologies.
• Gathering ideas for new applications/products, evaluating feasibility and initiation of new projects.
• Safeguarding new ideas via patent applications.
• Planning and execution of approved R&D projects.
• Planning and coordinating R&D lab testing.
• Initiate and support acquisition of reference/lead customers for new products together with local experts.
• Assist with the compilation of business concepts and the realization of product launches.
• Continuously develop the technical competence of the local experts in Growth Markets segments.
• Customer project support for knowledge transfer, aligned with Market Segment and Americas strategy.
• Publication of articles in technical journals, presentation on congresses, customer symposia, etc.
• Provide technical training on Applications and Equipment to local and regional experts.
• Technical input for communication material, and active participation in International fairs/events.
• Input information into knowledge management tools.

• Director of Growth Markets Application and Market Development
• Peers in AD Growth Markets, Food & Beverage, and Metals and Chemicals teams, markets engineering and Segment Marketing
• Electronics and Specialty Gases Americas and Global business teams
• Americas Bulk Gases Application Sales Engineers and sales teams
• Americas Project Execution Engineering team
• Project Steering Committees
• Consultants, Fabricators, key Customers and/ or key Suppliers
• May also require outside partnerships for joint‑development projects (customers, key supply partners, research institutes, etc.)

• Project management experience, including knowledge of project management tools and techniques.
• Experience developing and commercializing new industrial gas applications technology
• Preferred candidate will have experience demonstrating new technology at customer sites, experience with processes and/or equipment applied to aerospace, helium, data centers, batteries or other growth markets for Messer is preferred.

• Minimum 10 years relevant work experience

The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $146,000. Messer provides medical, dental, vision, short term disability, life insurance and paid time off as well as other voluntary benefits, such as, long term disability in accordance with the terms and conditions of these Plans. Employees are eligible to enroll in Messer’s 401(k) Plan. Employees may be eligible to participate in the company’s bonus program.

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