Career Pathways Program Associate (2027-2028 Cohort)

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Full benefits package

Potential for full-time placement

Job summary

Alfa Laval seeks recent graduates for the Career Pathways Program, a 10-month development experience across engineering, business, operations, sales, service, and project management. Candidates must relocate to a U.S. location (Richmond, VA among others) after completion, with relocation assistance and visa sponsorship not available.

The cohort starts August 2027. You will rotate through functions, gain hands-on experience, and build a strong professional network while collaborating across teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a 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 travel domestically and internationally; estimated travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Learn Alfa Laval products, technologies, markets, customers, and business operations across divisions.
• Participate in structured training and development activities to build knowledge.
• Collaborate with peers and leaders on cross-functional projects that support business objectives.
• Develop understanding of how functions work together to deliver value to customers.
• Gain exposure to customer-focused solutions and the industries Alfa Laval serves.
• Upon successful completion, transition into a full-time role.

Skills

Curiosity

Problem-solving

Communication

Team player

Travel

Technical acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or technical field

Tools

Microsoft tools

Job description

About the job

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact - on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we're pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping. As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

The Alfa Laval Career Pathways Program is designed to launch recent college graduates into a dynamic, 10-month development experience that prepares participants for long-term success within a global organization. Through immersive learning, hands-on assignments, and exposure to multiple business functions, participants will gain valuable experience across Alfa Laval's products, industries, and divisions while building a strong professional network.

This program serves as a foundation for future career growth by providing participants with broad business exposure, practical experience, and development opportunities alongside experienced professionals. Participants will collaborate across teams, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain insight into how Alfa Laval delivers innovative solutions to customers around the world.

Success in this program requires curiosity, adaptability, collaboration, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for individuals who are eager to develop both technical and business skills while making a positive impact on our customers, colleagues, and communities. 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, including Houston, TX; Greenwood, IN; Kenosha, WI; Warminster, PA; or Richmond, VA, upon successful completion of the program. Relocation assistance will be provided. The Career Pathways Program cohort is scheduled to begin in August 2027.

As a part of the team, you will:

• 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.

At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, currently, we are prioritizing candidates who reside in the U.S. or have an established presence in the area. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What you know

You have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or technical field and:

• 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.
• Knowledge of heat transfer, rotating equipment, or fluid separation/filtration is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally; Estimated travel during program is up to 50%.

We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

What’s in it for you

Alfa Laval offers a competitive salary and full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life, 401(k) plan, and more. At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location.

The base salary for this role is typically $77,000, including a sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance.

Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.