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R&D Engineer - Campus 2026-2027

Linde · Burr Ridge, ILtoday
$85k – $115kfrom the posting

MS-level R&D / Research roles on Crosslinked list a median of $130k (68 that show pay).

Campus R&D engineer/scientist role spanning materials development, separations, and process technology

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Why it is interesting. Work on cutting-edge gas separation and materials development at a global industrial gas leader with state-of-the-art facilities.

Might not be for you. Broad campus pipeline role — you may not know your specific project until after hire.

Generalist PhD-friendlyFirst industry roleBS acceptable

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Adjacent materials roleMaterials Development (catalysts, adsorbents, polymeric membranes); Material Science or Ceramics major

Seniority
Entry level
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
MS
Experience
0+ yrs
Industry
Chemicals
Role
R&D / Research
Benefits
pension planequity/stockeducational and professional development

Role details

Linde Inc.

R&D Engineer - Campus 2026-2027 Tonawanda, NY or Burr Ridge, IL, United States | req32163

What you will enjoy doing*

Linde is a technology-driven, R&D intensive organization with a leading role in all aspects of gas separation, purification and applications technology. The R&D team consists of scientists, engineers, technologists and business professionals from various cultures and educational backgrounds. With thousands of active and pending patents, Linde provides a creative platform for you to achieve your personal and professional goals.

While continuing work on conventional separation and purification technologies, we also pride ourselves on our applications development which serves various industries such as energy, glass, food, healthcare, metals, metal fabrication, electronics, water and waste water. R&D personnel are actively involved in step-change technological development, from conception through commercialization. State-of-the-art R&D facilities in Tonawanda, NY, and Burr Ridge, IL, provide an extensive infrastructure for exploring emerging technologies.

We are currently looking for Engineers and Scientists to work in the following areas:

  • Advanced Process Control
  • Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Applications
  • Electronics & Specialty Gas Applications
  • Machinery Development (compressors, turbines, pumps)
  • Materials Development (catalysts, adsorbents, polymeric membranes)
  • Separations Process Development
  • Semiconductor Materials
  • Adsorption Materials
  • Process Development
  • Combustion and Metals Technology/Fabrication
  • Reaction Engineering
  • Operations Research
  • Process Equipment
  • Process Chemistry
  • Heat Transfer
  • Food/Beverage and Water Applications
  • Cryogenic Air Separation
  • Hydrogen and Energy Supply System

What Makes You Great

Pursuing/Obtained a Master’s or PhD in one of the following majors (Minimum GPA of 3.5):

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Material Science or Ceramics
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering

Why you will love working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 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. Linde 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, enabling space exploration and launch technologies, delivering ultra-high-purity and specialty gases for semiconductor manufacturing, providing life-saving medical oxygen and enabling clean hydrogen production and carbon capture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer growth, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions. For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit linde.com

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 $85-115K.

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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What is the salary for the R&D Engineer - Campus 2026-2027 role at Linde?

The listed annual base salary range is $85K–$115K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Does Linde sponsor H-1B visas?

Linde has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the R&D Engineer - Campus 2026-2027 role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the R&D Engineer - Campus 2026-2027 role at Linde based?

This role is based in Burr Ridge, IL.

What degree is required for the R&D Engineer - Campus 2026-2027 role at Linde?

This role requires a MS.

How many years of experience does this R&D Engineer - Campus 2026-2027 role require?

The posting calls for at least 0 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this R&D Engineer - Campus 2026-2027 role work with?

polymeric membranes, catalysts, adsorbents.