Career Pathways Program Associate (2027-2028 Cohort)

Alfa Laval•Kenosha, WI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Alfa Laval Career Pathways Program is a 10-month development experience designed for recent college graduates to prepare them for long-term success within a global organization. Participants will gain valuable experience across Alfa Laval's products, industries, and divisions through immersive learning, hands-on assignments, and exposure to multiple business functions. This program provides broad business exposure, practical experience, and development opportunities alongside experienced professionals, fostering collaboration on meaningful projects and offering insights into how Alfa Laval delivers innovative solutions. Success requires curiosity, adaptability, collaboration, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates interested in engineering, business, operations, sales, service, project management, product management, or other technical and commercial career paths. Candidates must be willing to relocate to one of Alfa Laval's U.S. locations upon successful completion of the program, with relocation assistance provided. The program cohort is scheduled to begin in August 2027.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or technical field
Minimum GPA of 3.0 cumulative
Curiosity and a drive to share new ideas
Strong technical acumen and problem-solving ability
Ability to interpret technical data from multiple sources
Proven customer service orientation and communication skills
Team player mindset
Proficiency in Microsoft tools
Ability to travel domestically and internationally; Estimated travel during program is up to 50%

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of heat transfer, rotating equipment, or fluid separation/filtration is a plus

Responsibilities

Learn Alfa Laval products, technologies, markets, customers, and business operations across all divisions, Food & Pharma, Water & Wastewater, Energy, and Ocean.
Participate in structured training and development activities designed to build technical, commercial, and operational knowledge.
Collaborate with peers and leaders on cross-functional projects that support business objectives and professional growth.
Develop an understanding of how various functions work together to deliver value to customers.
Build relationships with teams across engineering, sales, service, operations, finance, supply chain, and other key business areas.
Apply problem-solving skills and contribute new ideas to support continuous improvement initiatives.
Gain exposure to customer-focused solutions and the industries Alfa Laval serves.
Upon successful completion of the program, transition into a full-time role.