Product Development Research Engineer

Air Products • St. Louis, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Air Products Membrane Solutions is seeking a Product Development Research Engineer to develop new membrane products and collaborate with manufacturing and commercial development teams. The role advances gas-separation membranes from concept through commercialization, turning ideas into new products and improvements. The engineer will work closely with Product Strategy, Applications Development, and Product Design teams to develop, execute, and communicate product development plans, and support Operations as needed. The position is based at the company’s St. Louis, Missouri office and involves working with engineers, scientists, and technicians in a global, technology-driven organization.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Zero to five years of work experience.
• 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.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate with and positively influence people across cultures and organizational levels.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced product-development environment and adapt effectively to change.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of membrane separations, materials, and fiber formation processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain workplace and laboratory safety in alignment with the company’s Total Safety Philosophy.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and technicians to develop and advance hollow-fiber and other membrane products for various applications.
• Develop, lead, and advance research to create new 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.
• Develop, execute, and communicate product development plans with Product Strategy, Applications Development, and Product Design teams.
• Support Operations as needed.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available from the first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 100% vested company core contribution and match.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance (AD&D) and supplemental AD&D.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree