At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Reimagine What’s Possible 

Air Products Membrane Solutions has an ambitious growth plan that requires bringing innovative new

products to market. We are a technology-driven organization that values collaboration and inclusion. Building

on our strong history of commercializing technologies that reliably meet and exceed customer needs, we are

looking for dedicated, driven people to help create the future.

We are seeking a Product Development Research Engineer to develop new membrane products and

collaborate with manufacturing and commercial development teams.

The successful candidate will enjoy:

• Contributing to an engineering, manufacturing, and business organization that develops membrane-based

• gas separation solutions.

• Working within a global organization that advances gas separation membranes from concept through

• commercialization.

• Drawing on the extensive technical expertise within Membrane Solutions while exploring individual

• technical interests.

• Turning ideas into tangible new products and product improvements.
• Collaborating with a team of highly motivated professionals.
• Attending and participating in technical conferences.
• Applying analytical and critical-thinking skills to develop creative solutions to complex technical challenges.
• Working with highly qualified engineers and technicians at our St. Louis, Missouri office.

• You will work closely with the Product Strategy, Applications Development, and Product Design teams to
• develop, execute, and communicate product development plans and support Operations as needed.

Position Responsibilities

• Maintain workplace and laboratory safety in full alignment with our Total Safety Philosophy.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of scientists, engineers, and technicians to develop and advance hollow-

• fiber and other membrane products for a range of applications.
• Develop, lead, and advance pioneering research to create cutting-edge hollow-fiber membrane products
• and improve existing products.
• Work with external partners to scale up new materials for commercial use.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges across membrane applications.
• Stay current with evolving technologies and emerging developments through scientific literature,
• conferences, and trade shows.
• Apply safety tools and methodologies, including DHR, HAZOP, and JSA.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a related field with 0 - 5 years work experience.

• Knowledge in membrane separations, materials, and fiber formation processes preferred. Strong
• communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with and positively influence people
• across cultures and organizational levels.
• Demonstrated record of productive and creative research, including publications in peer-reviewed
• journals.
• Proficiency with relevant laboratory techniques and equipment, such as TGA, viscometry, and SEM.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced product-development environment and adapt effectively to change.

What's In It for You:  

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees.

Check out some of our benefits below! 

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 100% vested company core and match 
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time 
• Flexible spending accounts  
• Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.
  
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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