Linde plc
Sr. R&D Manager, Food & Beverage Applications Development
Linde plc, Burr Ridge, Illinois, United States
Senior R&D Manager - Food & Beverage Applications Development
Burr Ridge, IL, United States
Posted on: 11/26/2025 - Apply before: 1/26/2026
What you will enjoy doing*
In this role you will 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 applications 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 and technology focus areas that include food freezing and chillingsystems, 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
You will manage and develop a team of 4-12 R&D professionals, overseeing performance and growth; this team is responsible for conducting major research and development programs, and executing 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 to translate strategic direction into tactical plans and implementation activities
Lead interactions with colleagues, teams, and customers is part of your role
Contribute to strategies in Linde Technology Development and Commercialization
Also, you will ensure safe operation and effective use of tools and work processes
What makes you great
You will need a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, equipment, controls, refrigeration, industrial, chemical or food engineering plus a minimum 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
A Master’s degree in mechanical, equipment, controls, refrigeration, industrial, chemical or food engineering plus 8+ years of people management experience is preferred
You have prior experience and strong track record with successful equipment and process development and commercialization with significant commercial impact is preferred
Why you will love working with us
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 are making our customers more successful and helping to 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. Linde’s industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications including production of clean hydrogen and carbon capture systems critical to the energy transition, life‑saving medical oxygen and high‑purity & specialty gases for electronics. Linde also delivers state‑of‑the‑art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.
Linde employees learn and abide the Linde Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct by demonstrating honesty, integrity, professionalism in all communications, actions, and decisions.
What we offer you!
At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.
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, 401K, pension plan, and life insurance, just to name a few.
The salary range for this role is: $113,680- $170,000.
Have we inspired you? Let´s talk about it
We are looking forward to receiving your complete application.
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.
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Posted on: 11/26/2025 - Apply before: 1/26/2026
What you will enjoy doing*
In this role you will 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 applications 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 and technology focus areas that include food freezing and chillingsystems, 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
You will manage and develop a team of 4-12 R&D professionals, overseeing performance and growth; this team is responsible for conducting major research and development programs, and executing 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 to translate strategic direction into tactical plans and implementation activities
Lead interactions with colleagues, teams, and customers is part of your role
Contribute to strategies in Linde Technology Development and Commercialization
Also, you will ensure safe operation and effective use of tools and work processes
What makes you great
You will need a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, equipment, controls, refrigeration, industrial, chemical or food engineering plus a minimum 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
A Master’s degree in mechanical, equipment, controls, refrigeration, industrial, chemical or food engineering plus 8+ years of people management experience is preferred
You have prior experience and strong track record with successful equipment and process development and commercialization with significant commercial impact is preferred
Why you will love working with us
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 are making our customers more successful and helping to 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. Linde’s industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications including production of clean hydrogen and carbon capture systems critical to the energy transition, life‑saving medical oxygen and high‑purity & specialty gases for electronics. Linde also delivers state‑of‑the‑art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.
Linde employees learn and abide the Linde Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct by demonstrating honesty, integrity, professionalism in all communications, actions, and decisions.
What we offer you!
At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.
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, 401K, pension plan, and life insurance, just to name a few.
The salary range for this role is: $113,680- $170,000.
Have we inspired you? Let´s talk about it
We are looking forward to receiving your complete application.
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.
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