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• Safety: Unwavering commitment to ensuring our systems are developed with safety as 1st priority. Ensure robust engineering process is in place and adhered to: ie: applicable internal / external Codes, Standards, regulations, Hazops, DOE's, SOP's etc.

• Accountability: Personally owns / administers critical documents ie: Project Plans, Hazops, DOE's etc

• Talent: Attract, develop, motivate, retain and lead top talent for the following technical disciplines:

• Software, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Robotics, Vision Systems, Controls, etc

• Develop and oversee associate career progression and mentorship programs

• Develop & Execute detailed project plans with sufficient functional decomposition to facilitate accurate estimates and execution.

• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget, proposing any adjustments etc in a timely manner.

• Develop and maintain an extensive network and solid working relationship with functional leaders in the following departments / roles across Airgas & AL

• Ability to evaluate potential projects at a high level based on deep understanding of the team's capabilities. Capture requirements and make appropriate recommendations / proposals to VP / Customer

• Evaluate and protect Intellectual Property (IP) , working with legal department, and engineering teams, as required, to write/submit patentable inventions.

• Manage internal / external research collaborations

• Strategic Negotiations: Critical parts for systems, devices and operations, OEMs, Telecom, etc

• Purchasing: Oversee large cycles with spend of $10MM +

• Inventory: Responsible for tight control of ~ $5MM of critical parts.

• Work with Quality and Regulatory Teams to ensure products are developed and validated in a manner that complies with applicable local and global regulatory requirements

• Develops and maintains critical relationships with consultants and vendors.

• Support Marketing developing and maintaining a strong product pipeline of systems, devices or services that differentiate Airgas and provide competitive advantage for the company.

The Sr. Systems Engineering Manager will possess strong technical & practical knowledge of the extensive array of systems fielded and supported by his group. The SEM AT&S will have a demonstrable history of successfully managing multidisciplinary engineering teams in the development of complex automated systems and associated services and support.

It is critical the SEM can contribute technically in the projects in addition to managerial responsibilities.

• Advanced Technical Degree, SE,ME, CE, Physics etc. In lieu of degree requirement, may accept an equivalent level of education and / or experience.

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in progressive research and product development leadership roles within US or global companies that develop, manufacture and support complex automated systems handling volatile processes ie: high pressure, high voltage, flammable, toxic and corrosive gasses or liquids etc.

• Experience managing and knowledge of the following areas highly desirable:

- Mechanical / Chemical Engineering / Physics
- Electronics
- Advanced analytical instrumentation: ie: Mass Spectroscopy, FTIR etc
- IO/ PLC control systems & methodologies
- Robotics and vision systems
- FEA, CFD, Hazops
- Advanced fabrication: CNC, Orbital Welding

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Your differences enhance our performance

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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