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Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Air Products - PHD Engineer, Chemist, Mechanical Designer, Mechanical Engineer, Metals Engineer, Cryogenics

Req No.2333BR
Job Title PHD CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Employment Status CDP
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Loaction US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Research & Development
Job Description and Qualifications RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PH.D. ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS

Air Products offers challenging opportunities in a vast variety of research and development activities commensurate with the wide range of customers with whom we’ve established lasting relationships. These areas cover a broad spectrum of research activities, ranging from long-range fundamental and exploratory research to the development of highly innovative, top priority processes and products. The range of industries served includes: chemical processing, metallurgical, electronics, glass, food and medical. Both theoretical and experimental approaches are used in the development of new products, process technology and applications. Experimental investigations are carried out on the bench, pilot, and full commercial scale operations at both Air Products and customer sites.

We are currently seeking Ph.D. Engineers and Scientists in the following disciplines:

** Chemical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis on traditional, fundamental engineering skills (a mix of experimental and theoretical focus preferable):
- Reactor and combustion engineering
- Advanced separation technology
- Transport processes
- Modeling, including dynamics
- Energy related research

** Materials Science/Chemistry/Physics with an emphasis on traditional, fundamental skills including:
- Physical chemistry, especially as it relates to electronic materials
- Thin film/solid state chemistry/physics
- Physics and applications, especially as it relates to manufacture of devices
- Electrochemistry and electrochemical engineering

About the Career Development Program:

A program that Air Products offers to the graduate is the Career Development Program. This is a rotational program that gives the option of taking several responsible positions in areas where you may have career interests. Technical and commercial assignments may be available at various locations throughout the United States, although Ph.D. assignments are generally located at Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The Ph.D. Career Development Program includes 3 one-year rotational assignments.

The Ph.D. Career Development Program is available to those pursuing advanced degrees (Ph.D.) in selected programs and graduating August 2008 - August 2009. Post Docs are also welcome. Our hiring target is 10 for FY09 (includes engineers and scientists).

We grant interviews to individuals who are presently authorized to work full time in the United States indefinitely. This includes: U.S. citizens or nationals; legal permanent residents; conditional residents (foreign national sponsored by US citizen spouse for permanent resident status and married for less than 2 years); asylees; refugees; temporary residents (as authorized under IRCA's amnesty procedures). Individuals who are eligible only for temporary
Employment authorization in the U.S. (all non-immigrant aliens, including F-1 and J-1 students) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

In addition to interviewing on campus, you must also apply on the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on North America and then click Career Center. Please apply specifically to Req #2333BR.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for interviews will be contacted.

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.

Air Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) where Diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided Domestic



Req No.2330BR
Job Title Chemist
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Loaction 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 Chemist at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

The Global Analytical Sciences (GAS) organization at Air Products & Chemicals partners with members of the technology community to define approaches and solve problems for new product development, technical service, and operational excellence areas. They develop, transfer, or access new methods and capabilities to facilitate research or operations decision-making. To support growth in our materials chemistry technologies, (organic electronic thin films, advanced materials, surfactants, epoxy curing agents, and urethane chemicals), Air Products & Chemicals is seeking a liquid chromatography (LC) separation scientist to work within our Analytical Sciences Group in Allentown, PA. This position requires a BS degree in Chemistry + 2 – 10 years of relevant experience with LC methods. This individual should have expertise in using LC instruments to characterize unknown mixtures. He/she will be expected to work closely with technology subject matter experts in GAS and our product development/research groups to develop or access new methods.

He/she will play an important role by:

• Merging knowledge of chemistries and their applications with characterization to solve problems,
• Partnering with members in technology to understand context of problem,
• Working with other GAS members to broaden his/her problem-solving skills,
• Collaborating in the ongoing maintenance, growth, and development of relevant LC methodologies for Air Products.

The individual needs to demonstrate good teamwork with other members of their work group, for example sharing administrative tasks, equipment, knowledge and experience related to testing activities, experimental techniques in lab practices, and EH&S information. This position also requires active participation in the safety programs of the company, including regular attendance at safety meetings and support of the company’s BSP program. The individual's principal accountabilities will be to: (1) Analyze complex, non-aqueous soluble mixtures using state of the art LC technology; (2) Collaborate with Separations Team to deliver solutions to business problems involving LC chromatography characterization know-how, with focus on novel columns and multiple detectors to characterize complex materials; (3) Liaise with Air Products technologists (within research community and GAS) to understand characterization needs and develop problem-solving routes.

The individual will have access either directly or through teamwork with subject matter experts in GAS to a full array of in-house characterization techniques such as HPLC, UPLC, GPC, GC, IC, LC/MS, GC/MS, molecular spectroscopy, multinuclear NMR, etc. The individual will need to leverage external capabilities (contract labs, national labs, vendors) to expand our capabilities and manage our workloads. The individual will also provide input into new capital decisions to align our capabilities with the needs of this growing focus area for the company.

This position requires a degree in Chemistry plus relevant experience. Relevant areas of expertise should include LC instrumentation and a wide variety of LC detectors, including UV, ELSD, and CAD. A demonstrated ability to collaborate on multi-functional project teams is 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 #2330BR. 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.


Req No.2324BR
Job Title MECHANICAL DESIGNER
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Non-Exempt
Country United States
Loaction US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Electronics-Electronics Tech
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Designer in our EES Design Department at our Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing Center (SEMC) in Allentown, PA.

Base Skills:
- Self-Starter - Ability to work independently.
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills.
- Computer literate.

The candidate’s main role will be the use of Solid Works and Microstation software to develop drawings from specifications, instructions, sketches and/or layouts prepared by others. Also, the candidate will generate manufacturing packages on the Design (DFT) flow line as a way of learning the different product lines and the processes required to manufacture EES equipment. The candidate shall perform necessary calculations, drawing changes and revisions with supervision from lead designers related to the manufacturing of EES Gasguard and Chemguard equipment. The individual must know drafting practices and procedures, basic design standards and applications theory, equipment and materials knowledge, basic math, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and be able to express information in verbal and written form. Assignments are specific. Verbal instructions and completion times and dates are provided. Person may have to prioritize workload to meet deadlines. Work is frequently reviewed in progress and designs are checked by more experience designers.

Qualifications:
- Associates Degree in Mechanical Technology or 2-5 years experience in mechanical design.
- Grade level commensurate with experience.
- Willingness to work and participate in a team environment and actively participate in work improvement processes.
- Microstation 2D minimum or equivalent required.
- Solid Works knowledgeable a plus.
- Must be team oriented and have a willingness to learn and further develop technical skills.

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.

Air Products offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays/vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance, pension and 401K plans.

To apply, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers, click on North America, select Career Center, and apply specifically to Req #2324BR.

If you are an Air Products employee, please apply to the Career Center at APOnline.

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.2274BR
Job Title Principal Mechanical Engineer
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Loaction 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 Mechanical Engineer at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Selection and specification of piping materials, manual valves, and other piping components such as filters, strainers, and traps. Sizing calculations and specification for safety relief devices. Establish design conditions and determine line sizes for non-process utility systems such as cooling water, fire water, and instrument air. Selection and specification of insulation requirements for piping and equipment. Preparation of pressure test flowsheet and test procedures required for pre-operational testing of piping systems per ASME piping code requirements.

Qualifications:
8-10 years experience with a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering. Anticipated travel is 5-10%.

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 #2274BR. 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.1466BR
Job Title Metals Industry Engineer
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Loaction US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Merchant Gases
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Metals Industry Engineer at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Air Products is looking to hire a Metals Industry Commercial Technology Specialist. Responsibilities include the technical sales of gases, technology and equipment to the metals industry- contacting customers/prospects, making presentations and proposals, working with Air Products liquid-bulk and on-site sales teams, to sell liquefied industrial gases (Oxygen, Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Argon etc.) and large oxygen/ nitrogen plants. Job requires 30-40% travel to customer sites in the US. Other aspects include resolving customer technical challenges and providing input to our applied research group for new offering development. This specialist is involved from the initial contact, all the way through startup and customer retention. This is a very exciting and dynamic position, where no two days are the same.

An engineering or technical degree in a related field is required; advanced degree a plus. The successful candidate will have at least 5-10 years experience in melting, high temperature processing and/or manufacturing. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of melting applications in the Steel, Non Ferrous and/or Foundry Industries, metals refining experience, knowledge of refractories, furnace design and combustion systems. Familiarity with oxy-fuel combustion is preferred. The successful candidate will have a blend of technical, operational and commercial skills.

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 #1466BR. 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.1716BR
Job Title COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGY PROCESS SPECIALIST - INDUSTRIAL CRYOGENICS
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Loaction US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Merchant Gases
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Commercial Technology Process Specialist - Industrial Cryogenics at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities include the technical sales of gases, technology and equipment to the industrial cryogenics industry for North American Merchant Gases business. Main applications are cryogenic grinding and process cooling, however, support is required for other miscellaneous cryogenic applications. Individual expected to contact customers/prospects, to make customer presentations and proposals, and to work with Air Products sales and marketing to help sell services and solutions to the industry.

Other duties include process troubleshooting at customer sites, starting up cryogenic grinding systems, running customer demonstration trials, and providing input to our applied research group for new offering development. This individual will be involved from the initial contact, all the way through startup and customer retention.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or technical degree in manufacturing-related field is desired.
* 5 or more years experience in cryogenic applications, industrial engineering/plant operations experience is a plus.
* Strong knowledge of cryogenic applications, equipment design and data monitoring systems.
* Strong commercial or customer interaction experience.
* Knowledge of grinding applications is also preferred.
* 40% travel.

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 #1716BR. 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.2329BR
Job Title Senior Principal Applications Chemist
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Loaction US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Chemicals-Performance Chemicals
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 Applications Chemist at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

The qualified candidate will be required to lead product development projects as an individual contributor, that meet targeted customer and general market needs specialising in the area of 2 pack epoxy coatings. This will entail developing and performance testing of new and existing amine based curing agents and the generation of support data that demonstrates their performance applicability across the marine, PC and industrial coating market segments. The successful candidate will have good project management, organization and communication skills (both written and verbal) and will be expected to communicate regularly with the North American technology team as well as the global technical and commercial portfolio leads. The incumbent also needs to develop a close working relationship with customers, external collaborators and technical and business colleagues (applications research/development/technical service chemists, process engineers, regional and global marketing and sales people).

The successful candidate will be expected to give oral presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences within the company, customer sites and at scientific conferences. Timely pursuance of intellectual property protection, including filing of patent applications, writing public disclosures, documenting results and project progress, will also be required. Finally the candidate must have a strong commitment to safety, health and environmental leadership.

This position requires a minimum of a Masters degree in chemistry or materials science and at least 2 years of industrial experience, particularly in the area of formulating coating systems with epoxy -amine based curing agents. The candidate needs to demonstrate a desire to develop an in depth knowledge of the product line and end user applications. The ability to enhance the teams technical knowledge in new and emerging markets as well as the ability to function well in a cross-regional team environment are additional requirements.

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 #1846BR. 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.


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