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Req No. 1763BR
Job Title Principal Process Engineer
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Global Engineering
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Principal Process Engineer at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Air Products is the leading producer of hydrogen for over–the-fence sales in the world. The HYCO Process group works to maintain this position for Air Products by producing state-of-the-art process designs for Steam Methane Reformers. Process Engineers will work with Project Development Engineer, Product, and Project Engineers as well as sales personnel to execute sales estimates, projects, and product development initiatives. This requires a high level of process expertise and desire to be at the front end of the development of projects. The successful candidate will report to the HYCO PST Process Manager and play a key role in achieving these objectives by being responsible and accountable for the following:

(1) Utilizing engineering expertise to lead and execute process and equipment designs for world class hydrogen plants.
(2) Leading technology support requested by sales and product development on the design and operation of hydrogen facilities.
(3) Working closely with other functional groups including commercial, project, mechanical, machinery, systems, and R&D.
(4) Providing technology expertise to the commercial area in support of sales.
(5) Leading performance tests and retrofitting efforts at plant facilities.
(6) Participating in P&ID reviews and Hazops at contractor offices.      

The successful candidate should hold a BS, MS, or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering with at least 5-15 years of experience in chemical engineering, preferably with an emphasis in process design. Strong technical skills and experience in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid flow, and process simulation using the ASPEN suite of tools are also necessary to be successful. Domestic travel to our contractor’s office in Claremont, California, and other travel to our operating plants in northern and southern California, the Gulf Coast, and Canada, may be required.
     
Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. Air Products has annual revenues of $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on North America, then select Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #1763BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Online Applications, then selecting Career Center.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.

Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided Domestic



Req No. 1914BR
Job Title Senior Principal IT Specialist
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Global IT
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Senior Principal IT Specialist at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

This position provides technical leadership and expertise in planning and delivering decision science solutions to meet business, process and technical needs. This position requires the candidate to serve as both a senior individual contributor and an experienced technology team leader on specific projects or problems of broad scope and complexity. The individual will serve as an internal consultant in the areas of operations research (i.e. simulation, statistics, queuing theory, etc), industrial engineering, and predictive analytics/data mining expertise and is responsible for maintaining in-depth knowledge in these key technical areas. The candidate must work and communicate effectively with many levels of the organization and demonstrate the ability to identify/understand the business problem, formulate the appropriate solution and implement the solution. The ability to identify opportunities that provide value is key.

Education/Experience:Master's or PhD degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Mathematics, Statistics, Manufacturing Management or related discipline. MS or PHD with at least 3-5 years experience in applying Operations Research, Industrial Engineering or Predictive Analytics techniques in industry are required. Certification or experience with lean manufacturing, flow, and/or six sigma preferred. Working knowledge of Clementine, MS SQL, Arena, SAP B/W, Excel, SAS, Minitab, and MS Access a plus.

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. Air Products has annual revenues of $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on North America, then select Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #1914BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Online Applications, then selecting Career Center. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.

Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided Domestic



Req No. 2190BR
Job Title LEARNING SPECIALIST
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Human Resources
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Learning Specialist at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

The Learning Specialist works with a broad contingent of stakeholders for providing knowledge management (KM) and informal learning expertise to plan, organize, manage, coordinate, and evaluate KM offerings for global, regional, or business-specific organizations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Partner with businesses and functions to understand business requirements and translate those requirements into management of knowledge and informal learning plans
Align KM and informal learning programs with organizational and regional needs to meet corporate goals and objectives
Develop knowledge retention and transfer strategies, and informal learning approaches to support our global learning strategy
 Collaborate with global KM and informal learning practitioners to support continual learning
Schedule and deliver learning offerings that span the entire learning continuum (before during, and after learning events).
 Review and update KM and informal learning tools, catalogs, materials, information sites
Collaborate/communicate with other groups to promote KM and informal learning solutions
Evaluate the effectiveness of KM and informal learning activities and make improvements
Improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and impact of learning

REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree and at least 5 years experience in knowledge management, informal learning, human resources development, or employee development. Advanced degree desirable.
This position requires an understanding of adult learning principles, solid interpersonal skills (team work, negotiating, conflict-resolution, problem-solving, and decision-making) and the ability to communicate effectively. An understanding of the company’s global processes and those colleges that make up our corporate university are required. Focus on work processes, adhering to quality, budget, cost, and milestone standards.

Additional skills include strategic thinking, project management, personal accountability, and organizational skills. Incumbent will use and coach others in the Air Products approach to managing knowledge.

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. Air Products has annual revenues of $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on North America, then select Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #2190BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Online Applications, then selecting Career Center.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.

Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided Regional - US



Req No. 2122BR
Job Title Principal IT Specialist
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Global IT
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Principal IT Specialist at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

This position provides technical leadership and expertise in planning and delivering decision science solutions to meet business, process and technical needs. This position requires the candidate to serve as both an individual contributor and a technology team leader on specific projects or problems of broad scope and complexity.

The individual will serve as an internal consultant in the area of operations research, particularly in multi-stage linear stochastic programming that has application in financial, production planning and scheduling, network allocation, transportation and energy management. The individual wll be responsible for maintaining in-depth knowledge in this key technical area. The candidate must work and communicate effectively with many levels of the organization and demonstrate the ability to identify and understand the business problem, formulate the appropriate solution, and implement the solution. The ability to identify opportunities that provide value is essential.

Education/Experience:
PhD in Industrial Engineering / Operations Research, or anticipated PhD by January 2009.
Research and implementation experience in multi-stage linear stochastic modeling.
Training in a wide range of Operations Research and Industrial Engineering techniques is required, with in-depth knowledge of linear and non-linear optimization mandatory.
Knowledge of the Industrial Gas or Electronics Chemical Process industries is preferred.
Working knowledge of Dash “XPRESS” and Rockwell Software “Arena” is required; experience using MS SQL, SAP B/W, MS Excel, SAS, Minitab, and MS Access are a plus.
Certification or experience with lean manufacturing, flow, and/or Six Sigma would be beneficial.

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in technology, energy, healthcare and industrial markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of products, services and solutions, providing atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials and chemical intermediates. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment and is listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability and FTSE4Good Indices. The company has annual revenues of $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and more than 22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on North America, then select Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #2122BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Career, Benefits, and Lifestyle, then selecting Career Center.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.

Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters.



Req No. 2123BR
Job Title SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Global Operations
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Project Engineer at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

This position will be responsible for managing projects executed by the plant project engineering organization, in plants owned and operated by Air Products operations, including all pases of the work (cost estimating,equipment procurement, engineering, design , construction and commissioning). The mission of the PPO is to develop and maintain a multi skilled team to implement EH&S, productivity, and reliability projects rapidly and in coordination with the operating teams. The projects involve a high level of integration with existing plant operations and lend themselves to a "hands on" style, with the candidate working in the field to resolve problems. The position emphasizes organization, planning, and leadership skills with broad knowledge of many engineering disciplines. Most projects will be executed in North America but there will occasionally be a need to execute projects internationally which will require international travel.

Qualifications:
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong leadership abilities, particularly in the area of safety
- Manufacturing, plant operations, maintenance and capital projects experience
- High ethical standards - unwilling to compromise on worker safety and regulatory compliance requirements
- Organizational credibility - able to influence business area, engineering and manufacturing managers in decision making process
- 5 years experience in maintenance and/or engineering disciplines
- Basic understanding of the process technologies employed within Global Operations
- Technical degree (mechanical engineering preferred but instrument/controls, chemical, civil or electrical are acceptable as well)
- The grade range for this position is 110-115 and all candidates in this range will be considered.

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. Air Products has annual revenues of $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on North America, then select Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #2123BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Online Applications, then selecting Career Center.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.

Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided Domestic



Req No. 2183BR
Job Title CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Technology (all except Elect/High Temp/Advanced)
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Contract Administrator – Government Contracting at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities include sales, marketing, proposal development and management, and contract negotiations for new US government Research and Development, and Technology Demonstration Program contracts and cooperative agreements in support of Air Products core business. Functions include, but are not limited to: build and maintain relationships with Government Agency personnel, proposal preparation; terms and conditions determination; technical data and patent rights determination; contract negotiation; sales and market planning. Interaction with research and development personnel and business technology managers across the Air Products organization and with external (Government and subcontractor) personnel responsible for the technical and business matters of a program is required on a regular basis.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science and MBA or PhD in Engineering or Science
* 5-15 year work experience
* Experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulations desired
* Good communication skills – written and verbal.

Government Contracting (GC) is a part of the Enabling Technologies Center of Corporate Technology. GC is responsible for leveraging Air Products’ R&D funding with government funding, contract administration of all government funded programs, and new business development and government contracting consulting for products and services that Air Products sells to the US government.

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. Air Products has annual revenues of $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on North America, then select Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #2183BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Online Applications, then selecting Career Center.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.

Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided None



Req No. 2128BR
Job Title Strategic Planning Analyst
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Corporate Development Office
Job Description and Qualifications This position is designed to give the incumbent a broad overview of Air Products’ business strategies/priorities and the associated planning processes. This will be accomplished through participation in a variety of specific business analysis projects, which includes direct interaction with company leaders in the executive, commercial and financial areas. The position may also involve evaluation and improvement of existing enterprise processes.

Project work will be on specific needs basis.
1. Strategy Development – Collaborate with businesses to develop/refine their strategic plans. Define improvements to the overall process.
2. Portfolio Management – Conduct independent analysis of business units and their relative positions within the corporate portfolio (based on factors like financial performance, competitive position, growth prospects, …).
3. Planning & Commitment – Define improvements to the process and evaluate business unit plans for strategic relevance and alignment.
4. Discrete business analysis – This can include things like competitive benchmarking, development of new analysis methodologies, or supporting specific M&A or new venture projects.

The successful candidate entering this position should have career interests towards general management or financial management, including a desire to understand how in practical terms, strategy is being shaped at the enterprise as well as the business unit level. They should have the following attributes:
• Leadership capabilities including strong teamwork and communications skills
• Strong analytical skills
• An MBA in general management with meaningful financial content
• Prior business experience and a technical degree desirable, but not necessary



Req No. 2054BR
Job Title Process Engineer
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Global Engineering
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Process Engineer at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

The GEO Electronics and Performance Materials PST is looking for versatile and motivated individuals to join its Process engineering team. We offer a unique mix of opportunities in technology development, technical program coordination, and project execution. Our workload supports a global project slate for both the Electronics and Performance Materials business areas.

Candidates should have solid technical skills and a strong interest in applying these to a broad range of engineering challenges. Key job responsibilities will include the development of conceptual and detailed process designs, technical risk management, and plant start-up and performance testing. The successful candidate would employ engineering methodologies and creativity to tackle open-ended problems. S/he would interact closely with other engineering functions, with the commercial managers, with R&D technical teams, and with plant personnel.

The minimum requirements are a B. S. degree in Chemical Engineering and 3 years of relevant work experience. Beneficial work experiences include having executed projects in a Process engineering role, or having worked either in operating plant environments or on technology development programs. We will provide the successful candidate with the training and development that he/she will need to thrive in this role.

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. Air Products has annual revenues of $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on North America, then select Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #2054BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Online Applications, then selecting Career Center.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.

Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided Domestic



Req No. 1843BR
Job Title Reaction Engineering Platform Lead
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Technology (all except Elect/High Temp/Advanced)
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Reaction Engineering Platform Lead at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
The Manager, Reaction Engineering Platform, is responsible for planning, organizing and leading all functional aspects of reaction R&D for the Process and Separations Center. In this capacity the Manager is accountable for growing and sustaining reaction engineering capabilities required to support APCI’s Performance Materials and Electronics businesses. The incumbent achieves these goals through active research, reaction modeling, problem solving and development projects.

The Manager is expected to collaborate with the leadership of the Materials Research Center, Engineering, Operaitons and the Electronics and Performance Materials businesses to identify opportunities where reaction engineering skills can be leveraged to drive operating costs down, increase asset leverage and expedite the commercialization of new products. He/She will develop a budget for and lead a team of (~ 25) process technologists that conceptualize, develop and implement programs designed to pursue these opportunities. The incumbent is also expected to develop and leverage external relationships as necessary to both minimize the cost of providing reaction expertise to platform clients and ensure that platform capabilities remain current. The Manager is also expected to seek out new opportunities to leverage platform capabilities (such as the RC1’s and the Multiple Reactor Lab) across the enterprise.

He/She reports to the Director of the Process and Separations Center.

Job requirements:
- Minimum 15 years experience in a research or engineering capacity
- Minimum 5 years experience managing a large functional group
- Strong safety focus
- Experience managing salary and/or capital budgets.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with functional & business managers
- Strong communication and coaching skills
- Demonstrated ability to concpetualize and develop technical programs
- Demonstrated ability to drive business results through successful
implementation of technical programs
- Exeprience transfering technology from a laboratory setting to a
commercial process
- PhD prefered, but not required
- Experience in the field of reaction engineering a strong plus
Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in technology, energy, healthcare and industrial markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of products, services and solutions, providing atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials and chemical intermediates. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment and is listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability and FTSE4Good Indices. The company has annual revenues of $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and more than 22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.
To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on North America, then select Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #1843BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Career, Benefits, and Lifestyle, then selecting Career Center.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.

Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided Domestic



Req No. 1598BR
Job Title Manager, Licensing
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Technology (all except Elect/High Temp/Advanced)
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Licensing Manager at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Licensing Manager responsibilities:

Within Air Products and Chemicals, our Corporate Technology Partnerships group has responsibilities for many of the open innovation activities of the company and has successfully implemented an intellectual property out-licensing function for Air Products. Our global R&D efforts result in about 100 issued U.S. patents per year in addition to many international equivalents. In order to continue to meet the needs for out-licensing and intellectual asset management, we desire to add an out-licensing manager position to our team. This position will focus on out-licensing intellectual property, although some in-licensing may be performed from time to time as we maintain that competency within our team. In the out-licensing role, the candidate will work with ourintellectual asset management teams, patent attorneys, and business and technology representatives from across the company in identifying and preparing the technology/business offering packages. He/She will identify potential licensees, market the technology, offer the term sheet and execute the licensing deals. In some cases, the candidate will be expected to lead the relevant technical and business representatives to develop a value proposition attractive to prospective licensees. The candidate will also serve as a member of intellectual asset management teams to (1) advise on matters of value creation utilizing licensing, (2) advise on selection of the most valuable intellectual property to consider for licensing and (3) advise on strategies for building the patent portfolio with linkage to business strategy.

Qualifications:
* Technical background (Chemistry, Materials or Engineering degree with technical experience; advanced degree preferred)
* Contract negotiations background preferred
* Relationship-building experience (within and between companies)
* Ability to make the complex simple
* Facile in business or technical settings and discussions
* Understanding of patent structure and intellectual property types
* Experience in financial valuation work a plus
* 7+ years in combined technology/commercial roles
* Deal making experience strongly preferred
* Comfort with internal and external communication
* Comfort dealing with uncertainty

Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in technology, energy, healthcare and industrial markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of products, services and solutions, providing atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials and chemical intermediates. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment and is listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability and FTSE4Good Indices. The company has annual revenues of $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and more than 22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on North America, then select Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #1598BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Career, Benefits, and Lifestyle, then selecting Career Center.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.

Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided None




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