Linde Inc.
Maintenance Engineer - Reliability Center
East Chicago, IN, United States | req29697
What you will enjoy doing*

• You will serve as primary technical resource for maintenance of rotating equipment (compressors, turbines, blowers, pumps, and gear systems)
• Support reliability of fixed equipment including heat exchangers, coolers, and cold boxes
• Oversee auxiliary systems such as chillers, cooling towers, and water treatment systems
• Lead predictive maintenance programs (vibration and oil analysis) and ensure timely issue resolution
• Conduct and support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to eliminate equipment failures
• Identify and resolve chronic reliability issues ("bad actors")
• Develop and execute small capital/expense projects (< $100K) to improve equipment reliability
• Support long-term reliability strategies and mitigation plans for mechanical assets
• Analyze performance data and drive improvements in reliability and efficiency
• Assist with cost estimation for maintenance activities and reliability projects
• Support turnaround planning and execution efforts
• Apply Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvement
• Lead resolution of high-impact issues with urgency and strong accountability
• Work in both field and office environments with 20-30% domestic travel and off-hours availability

What makes you great

• Engineering degree (Associate/Bachelor) with 5+ years of relevant experience OR 15+ years of hands-on experience without a degree
• Must hold Level I Vibration Analysis certification
• Demonstrated experience with installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of rotating/mechanical equipment (compressors, turbines, pumps, heat exchangers, etc.)
• Strong working knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices
• Able to communicate clearly, collaborate effectively, and present information to teams
• Capable of working independently and delivering results with minimal supervision
• Experience leading or contributing to cross-functional teams
• Proven self-starter who can manage multiple priorities and drive outcomes
• Proficient in standard computer applications (MS Office, email, etc.)

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.
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.

Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!
Have we inspired you? Let's talk about it
We are looking forward to receiving your complete application.
Linde thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.
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.
#LI-NB1You will serve as primary technical resource for maintenance of rotating equipment (compressors, turbines, blowers, pumps, and gear systems)Support reliability of fixed equipment including heat exchangers, coolers, and cold boxesOversee auxiliary systems such as chillers, cooling towers, and water treatment systemsLead predictive maintenance programs (vibration and oil analysis) and ensure timely issue resolutionConduct and support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to eliminate equipment failuresIdentify and resolve chronic reliability issues ("bad actors")Develop and execute small capital/expense projects (< $100K) to improve equipment reliabilitySupport long-term reliability strategies and mitigation plans for mechanical assetsAnalyze performance data and drive improvements in reliability and efficiencyAssist with cost estimation for maintenance activities and reliability projectsSupport turnaround planning and execution effortsApply Six Sigma methodologies to drive continuous improvementLead resolution of high-impact issues with urgency and strong accountabilityWork in both field and office environments with 20-30% domestic travel and off-hours availability