R&D Engineer

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric’s innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations.

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential ‘Linc’ that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company’s website at  .

• Lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of electronic circuits for welding machines and accessories, taking full technical ownership of design solutions
• Analyze design and manufacturing issues, assess risks, and define robust, long term technical solutions
• Define and approve testing, validation, and inspection procedures. Validate design changes and substitute components
• Ensure compliance of electronic designs with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
• Provide advanced engineering support during laboratory testing, production ramp up and serial production
• Cooperate closely with Technology, Quality and Service departments in failure analysis and corrective actions
• Create, review and approve product design documentation, specifications and internal engineering standards
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical guidance to other engineers

Required

• University degree in Electronics Engineering or a related technical field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electronic circuit design for industrial or power electronics applications
• Advanced knowledge of electronic circuit design, troubleshooting and EMC problem solving
• Proficient use of electronic measurement instruments and PCB CAD tools (Eagle, KiCad, Expedition, or equivalent)
• Experience in design reviews and technical approval of design solutions and changes
• Ability to create and review technical drawings, documentation and test reports
• Strong technical ownership, proactive attitude and effective communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in cross functional engineering teams
• English proficiency at minimum B2 level

Optional / Nice to have

• Experience in transformer and choke design
• Advanced PCB routing skills with EMC focus
• Practical knowledge of Solid Edge or similar mechanical CAD tools
• Electrical background (e.g. harness routing, electro mechanical integration)
• Experience with design transfer to production and design for manufacturing activities

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.