Graduate Program - Application Specialist Advanced Materials

airproducts; L'Isle-d'Abeau; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Mentoring and support from a network

Exposure to senior leaders

Structured training and development

Résumé du poste

Air Products is offering a unique opportunity through its Career Development Program (CDP) for motivated engineering graduates. This 3-year rotational program includes three structured 12-month assignments aimed at developing a deep understanding of the industrial gases business. Candidates will gain hands-on experience in roles across functions like Engineering and Operations.

The position is based near Lyon, France, and requires a Master’s degree in engineering or material science, with fluency in English and French. Graduates from Summer 2025 to August 2026 are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Graduation between Summer 2025 and August 2026.
• Basics of metallurgy such as heat treatment and oxidation are essential.

Responsabilités

• Support the Industrial Gases sales organization in achieving objectives.
• Assist customers and sales teams with technical gas solutions.
• Contribute to preparations of technical and commercial proposals.

Connaissances

Curiosity

Adaptability

Ownership

Technical skills in metallurgy and materials science

Fluent English

Fluent French

Formation

Master’s degree in engineering, material science, or related field

Description du poste

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

Introduction to the CDP Program

• At Air Products, we invest early in people with the potential to grow, contribute, and shape the future of our business.
• The Career Development Program (CDP) is our flagship 3-year rotational development program designed for high-potential graduates at the start of their careers.
• As a CDP participant, you will complete three 12-month assignments, gaining hands-on experience across different roles, teams, and business areas aligned to your chosen track (Engineering, Commercial, Operations, or Functional). Each assignment is designed to build both technical depth and business understanding, while exposing you to how Air Products operates at scale.
• From day one, you will be trusted with real responsibilities, supported by structured development, and encouraged to actively shape your career path.

Program highlights

• Three structured 12-month assignments over 3 years
• Clear development objectives and performance reviews
• On the job learning supported by formal training and mentoring
• Exposure to senior leaders and cross-functional teams
• Start date: October 2026 (FY27 intake)

Your First Assignment

Your first assignment is designed to help you build great foundations, understand our business, and start delivering impact quickly.

Location: Based in Saint Quentin Fallavier (near Lyon, France), within the European Materials Processing Team, as a CDP you will support the Industrial Gases sales organization in achieving commercial objectives and developing the AMP (advanced material processing) and BEE (back-end electronics) business. The role provides technical and application support across gas technologies, equipment, and value-added services, enabling sales growth and customer process optimization.

• Help customers and sales teams understand our technical gas solutions, equipment, and value-added services.
• Support technical training, technology demonstrations, and solution presentations.
• Assist in customer process optimization, ensuring our technologies deliver maximum value.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical and commercial proposals.
• Take part in customer visits, trials, and project support activities.
• Support new customer signings, market expansion, and improve the profitability of our technology, gases and services.

You will be supported by an Assignment Manager, a Program Sponsor, and the wider CDP network.

What’s Next: Second & Third Assignments

In your second and third years, you will rotate into new assignments that:

• Broaden your experience across functions, businesses, or environments.
• Increase your level of responsibility and autonomy.
• Build on your strengths while developing new skills.

Assignments are planned based on:

• Business needs.
• Your performance and development progress.
• Your interests and career aspirations.

By the end of the program, you will be well-positioned to transition into a permanent role within Air Products.

Why You’ll Love the CDP

We believe development happens best through stretch, support, and exposure. As a CDP, you will:

• Actively shape your career path rather than follow a fixed track.
• Gain broad, hands-on experience through multiple assignments.
• Develop technical, interpersonal, and leadership skills through targeted learning.
• Work on relevant, high-impact projects from early in your career.
• Build a strong professional network across regions, functions, and leadership levels.
• Be supported by mentors, sponsors, and a close-knit CDP community.

What we are looking for

We are looking for motivated graduates who are curious, adaptable, and ready to take ownership.

Essential requirements

• Master’s degree in engineering, material science, metallurgy, manufacturing engineering, or chemical engineering.
• Graduation between Summer 2025 and August 2026.
• Basics of metallurgy and materials science, i.e. heat treatment, phase transformations, oxidation, carburizing, and sintering.
• Fluent English and French.
• Driving license.

Desirable

• Internship, co-op, or industrial placement experience.
• Evidence of leadership, collaboration, or campus involvement.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of how technical solutions tie to value (cost savings, quality improvement, productivity).
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn.

The Recruitment Process

Our selection process is standardized across Europe to ensure fairness and consistency.

Steps

• Application review by the Talent Acquisition team.
• Screening call with a Talent Acquisition Specialist.
• Recorded video interview (Cammio) with predefined questions.
• In-person or online Assessment Centre.
• Final interview with the Program Sponsor and HR Business Partner.

Timeline

Recruitment runs from now through Summer 2026, with a program start date of 1 October 2026.

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.