Location:
Santa Ana, CA - Carnegie Av - Manufacturing - AL TurboAir Liquide Global E&C Solutions is a technology partner of choice for the design, engineering and construction of leading-edge processing facilities and related infrastructures worldwide. We enable our customers to optimize the use of the planet's natural resources in order to provide clean and sustainable energy thanks to our people and their capability to innovate constantly. Through cutting edge innovation applied to our proprietary technology we contribute to the transformation of the energy industry and help to preserve & protect the atmosphere of our planet. Looking back on decades of operational expertise within the world leader in gases for industry, health and the environment, we develop creative, safe, reliable and competitive solutions for our customers, proposing a sustainable worldwide offer of best-in-class plants in a dynamically changing marketplace.
Air Liquide’s ambition is to be a leader in its industry, deliver long term performance and contribute to sustainability - with a strong commitment to climate change and energy transition at the heart of its strategy.
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Air Liquide is hiring for a Machine Engineer in Santa Ana, CA.
We are looking for you!
Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
Early Access: Your benefits start on the first day of employment.
Job Responsibilities:
The design, development, and optimization of critical rotating equipment. The successful candidate ensures all technical deliverables meet or exceed global, local, and strict industry safety and engineering standards. This position demands a strong ability to translate complex customer specifications into highly efficient aerodynamic and mechanical realities while actively participating in global and local product development efforts. As a continuous improvement advocate, the engineer captures and implements design lessons learned from field commissioning data, design reviews, and Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) to push the boundaries of turboexpander performance.
Conducting and refining detailed turbo-expander machine and component designs.
Creating turbomachine layouts with 3D models, detailed drawings, and bills of materials in a timely manner to support production schedules
Developing new turbomachinery products.
Supporting manufacturing/production/quality and procurement departments on nonconforming issues of parts and machine components.
Analyzing field issues/problems and troubleshooting and providing recommendations/solutions.
Perform any other duties/tasks/projects as assigned by the manager.
Lead or participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations for field and manufacturing non-conformances.
Act as the technical liaison for the Procurement team to identify, develop, and technical-audit casting, forging and machining suppliers, ensuring vendor capabilities meet demanding design, quality, and production schedules.
Required Qualifications:
BS in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering required.
Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.
3–5+ years of progressive experience in turbomachinery design, rotating equipment, or precision manufacturing environment
Proficient in 3D CAD modeling's in Solid works.
Familiar with GD&T standard and stack-ups
Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills
Must be a self-starting and motivating individualProficient in Finite Element Analysis, prefer Ansys
Knowledge of current ASME standards and codes
Knowledge of machining practices, mills, lathes and drilling.
Knowledge of turbomachinery and rotating element design
Knowledge of Aerodynamics pertaining to radial turbines.
Knowledge of Rotor dynamics and Modal Analysis
Knowledge of cryogenic and advanced materials
The annual base salary range for this position in California is $95,000 - $105,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Air Liquide considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build 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 background. 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.
Skills Required
- BS in Mechanical Engineering
- Valid employment authorization in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship permitted
- 3-5+ years experience in turbomachinery design, rotating equipment, or precision manufacturing environment
- Proficient in 3D CAD modeling using SolidWorks
- Familiarity with GD&T standards and stack-ups
- Proficient in Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
- Experience with Ansys
- Knowledge of current ASME standards and codes
- Knowledge of machining practices (mills, lathes, drilling)
- Knowledge of turbomachinery and rotating element design
- Knowledge of aerodynamics for radial turbines
- Knowledge of rotor dynamics and modal analysis
- Knowledge of cryogenic and advanced materials
- Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills; self-starter
Air Liquide Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Air Liquide and has not been reviewed or approved by Air Liquide.
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance and life coverage are broadly provided under a global common care baseline that includes inpatient and outpatient healthcare. Dental and vision coverage are present in many locations, and short-term disability provisions have been enhanced.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies provide at least 14 weeks of fully paid maternity leave globally and paid parental leave for non-birthing parents in the U.S. Childcare benefits are available in some countries as part of the package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual incentive bonuses, performance bonuses for exceeding goals, and profit-sharing are integrated into the total rewards structure. Feedback suggests additional earning avenues like overtime can further augment pay in eligible roles.
Air Liquide Insights
What We Do
A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 75 countries with approximately 66,400 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.


