Manager, R&D Food

Why Messer?

Messer is the world’s largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on.

The true strength of Messer is our people—at every level and in every role.

Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care.

Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.

Principal Responsibilities

• Lead the technology development program responsible for developing a platform of technologies & solutions for customers in the Food and Beverage industry
• Safety Leadership: Drive the Messer Americas safety agenda throughout the development process to ensure the company operates in a manner that is safe for our employees, customers and public
• Drive a robust ideation process
• Work in a collaborative, team environment to execute new and ongoing technology development projects
• Prepare project plans for new technology projects
• Prepare patents and manage the Food and Beverage IP portfolio
• Work closely with counterparts in technical sales to commercialize new technologies
• Provide technical recommendations and supporting statements in marketing documentation and exhibits
• Develop knowledge transfer and training packages for technical sales and engineering teams
• Provide technical leadership to support customer opportunities by demonstrating deep understanding of customer processes and the technologies Messer offers
• Lead a high performing team
  
  

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in low temperature processes, thermodynamics, heat transfer; industrial equipment and product development
• Ability to recognize opportunities for developing new commercial technologies and building organizational support
• Business Acumen, fundamental understanding of business cases, delivery of new products and economic impact.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
  
  

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering - Mechanical or Chemical Engineering is Preferred, Food Science, or Chemistry
• Minimum 8-10 Years experience with demonstrated record of developing new technologies with market success
• 3-5 years of experience in managing a technical team
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience with processes used in the Food industry (preferably freezing and chilling)
  
  

Other Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of processes used in the Food Freezing and Chilling
• Industrial equipment fabrication and thermal engineering.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment and providing technical leadership
• Proven record of recognizing and developing rough concepts into successful new products
  
  

About Messer

Messer’s safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.

We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization – the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different.

If you need assistance with the application or would like to request accommodation, call (877) 243-1030.