At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.  

Reimagine What’s Possible 

Air Products is hiring a Ph.D. Mechanical Engineer who will create immediate business impact in our 50+ year old rotational innovation program, the PhD Career Development Program (PhD CDP). The participants of the Program will rotate to three unique 1-year assignments in R&D, Engineering, and/or Plant Operations. CDP’s develop an extensive network throughout the company early in their career. The Program provides access to the top technical leaders at Air Products, most of whom were CDP’s when they joined the Company.  
 

Are you a Ph.D. Mechanical Engineer?
We are seeking candidates with an emphasis in the applications of traditional fundamental engineering skills and a mix of experimental, computational, and theoretical focus in their schooling.  Areas of expertise can include:

Mechanical designStructural and Stress AnalysisFatigue and Fracture mechanicsStructural dynamics and vibrationsApplication of advanced finite element analysis (FEA) for experimental and real work problems

We have a wide variety of challenging opportunities ranging from fundamental and exploratory research to highly innovative processes & product development. Air Products teams use theoretical and experimental approaches in new products, process technology, and applications development. Experimental investigations are carried out at the laboratory, pilot plant, and commercial scale, at both Air Products and customer sites. 

Qualifications:

B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or ME related fields, and pursuing a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or Engineering Physics, or has completed a PhD.Completing or completed Ph.D. studies and defense between May/June 2023, and no later than September 2025.Able to travel both domestically and internationally

Locations:  US-PA-Allentown

Application Instructions:

To apply, go to www.airproducts.com

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future. 

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products. 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.  
  
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).  You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.  

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