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Friday, February 6, 2009

Air Products: Research Associate

Req No. 2215BR
Job Title Research Associate
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - TGEE/Energy Bus/Tonnage 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 Research Associate at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Candidate will have broad mechanical engineering responsibilities for the development and design of equipment associated with ITM technology. This equipment will primarily include pressure vessels and reactors housing ion transport membranes (ITM) and related hardware at both the prototype and commercial scales. The candidate will work with internal engineering groups, external engineering organizations, the technology group, and potential vendors.

Candidate should possess the following skills:
- an advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 10 years industrial experience
- proven track record of innovative problem solving
- proven track record in equipment development
- experience with high temperature equipment (high temperature-pressure reactor design a strong plus)
- hands-on experience with equipment and experience in developing and conducting lab tests of equipment
- proven track record of working in a team environment

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 #2215BR. 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

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