Combustion Applications Specialist: France & Europe

Air Products; Strasbourg; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Products is seeking a Combustion Application Specialist to drive growth of our combustion applications across France & Europe. You will work closely with sales teams, apply your technical expertise to develop innovative solutions, and support strategic customer opportunities.

The role can be based in Paris, Strasbourg or Saint-Quentin-Fallavier, requiring fluent French and English and willingness to travel regularly within France and Europe.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in industrial combustion technologies, 5–10+ years.
• Experience in industries like glass, aluminium, cement, steel or other high-temperature environments.
• Technical credibility with ability to translate process expertise into customer value; prior sales experience is necessary.
• Master's degree in a related technical field; equivalent industry experience considered.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills in an international setting.
• Fluent in French and English; willing to travel regularly across France and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Drive the growth of Air Products' combustion applications by identifying, developing, and securing new customer opportunities.
• Act as the technical expert during customer engagements, supporting sales teams and demonstrating value of Air Products' solutions.
• Develop and present technical and commercial proposals, negotiate contracts, and support projects through start-up.
• Provide process expertise for combustion applications to differentiate Air Products within business cases.
• Serve as the combustion specialist for France, while supporting Northern Europe and selected opportunities across the wider European region.
• Build and maintain relationships with key customers, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Deliver technical training and support to sales teams and represent Air Products at industry events, conferences, and exhibitions.

Skills

Combustion engineering

Sales experience

International collaboration

French language

English language

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

MSc in Combustion Eng

Job description

Air Products is seeking a Combustion Application Specialist to drive growth of our combustion applications across France & Europe. You will work closely with sales teams, apply your technical expertise to develop innovative solutions, and support strategic customer opportunities.

The role can be based in Paris, Strasbourg or Saint-Quentin-Fallavier, requiring fluent French and English and willingness to travel regularly within France and Europe.