Job Overview: The Lab Engineer, located at the Linde Gas US analytical laboratory in Burr Ridge, IL, will be responsible for maintaining the various sampling programs as required by Linde customers and the Quality Assurance Program. This includes the CO2, N2, Ar, and Main Condenser sampling programs. The Lab Engineer must be willing and able to work in a highly structured work environment regarding safe and consistent conformance to operating procedures and work practices. This role requires some travel within the U.S. and the ability to provide after business hours support as needed. Primary Responsibilities: - Schedule sampling with field personnel, ship the sampler to the plant location, receive and log the sampler arrival once it is filled and returned, perform the required analysis, record results and complete periodic and final progress reports, send reports to appropriate field and Operations support personnel, and upload all documentation to the internal SharePoint website. - Ensure timely throughput of product through lab work queue. - Repair samplers and perform sampler preparation procedure to ensure integrity of empty samplers. - Carries out analytical evaluations for new applications as assigned. - Operate and maintain the lab equipment calibration program to requirements including scheduling, cylinder ordering/maintenance, documentation, and repairs as necessary. - Maintain the lab's ISO17025 certification, including hosting the annual external audit and completing the annual management review. - Participate in ongoing continuous improvement initiatives of analytical process systems. - Assist in commissioning and starting up of f acility analyzers and analytical system components, including associated cylinders, tubing, purifiers, sample pumps, controls, and analyzer suites. - Define training needs/opportunities and coordinate with manufacturers to provide the training. Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline is preferred. - Excellent organizational skills are required. - Ability to write and interpret technical procedures and instructions. - Ability to work on multiple projects during a given time frame. - Industrial Gas experience is preferred. - 3-5 years Lab experience - Experience in gas chromatography, FTIR, and process analyzers. - Electrical/Electronic aptitude preferred. About Linde: Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2023 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies, and services that make our customers more successful and help sustain and protect our planet. The company serves a variety of end markets, including chemicals & refining, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity and specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels, and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements, and emissions reductions. For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com. - We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits. - At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent. - 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 thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted. Grade commensurate with experience.