Air Products: Principal Industry Engineer

Req No. 3256BR
Job Title PRINCIPAL INDUSTRY ENGINEER
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location 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 Principal Industry Engineer at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

As a member of the International Global Applications Development (GAD) Team, the incumbent will be accountable for transferring industrial gas (O2, N2, Ar, etc.) application technologies for the non-ferrous metals industry to the application engineers in Asia and Latin America/South Africa to assist them in growing industrial gas business in these regions. The position requires industrial experience in primary and secondary nonferrous metals industries. Experience in process metallurgy especially in melting or smelting is critical. Combustion experience is desirable. Key responsibilities include identifying and solving customers' needs using gas application technologies, customer process knowledge and know-how as well as making technical sales calls. Other duties include selection of appropriate technologies and equipment systems to enhance customers' operations, preparing techno-economic proposals, providing start up support and trouble-shooting customer problems after sale. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, flexibility in accommodating internal and external customers' needs and working in a team environment across multiple cultures, languages and functions are critical in the position. The position requires extensive international travels, about 40% of time.

The position requires a B.S. in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering. M.S. is preferred. An M.B.A. is desirable. The incumbent should have 7+ years of industrial experience in non-ferrous industries. A techno-commercial experience in industrial gas business with a focus on the non-ferrous industry would be 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 over $10 billion, operations in more than 40 countries, and 21,000 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 the link - Visit our Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #3256BR. 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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