Equipment Technology Project/Product Engineer - PA Hybrid

airproducts; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Air Products is hiring a Product/Project Engineer located in Allentown, PA. The role focuses on gas applications for combustion and hydrogen, among other responsibilities. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, manage projects, and must have strong mechanical design skills and a bachelor's degree in engineering.

Preferred candidates will have over 5 years of engineering experience and familiarity with CAD software. Air Products offers comprehensive medical benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 5 years+ of engineering experience required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Flexibility to travel 20-25% domestically annually is required.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record are required.

Responsibilities

• Quotation and execution of application equipment projects.
• Participation in design and development of new product equipment.
• Providing technical support to internal and external customers.
• Preparation of scope of work documents for proposals.
• Provide commissioning and start-up support as required.

Skills

Mechanical design skills

Knowledge of piping, instrumentation and controls

Organizational/planning/interpersonal/leadership skills

Electrical aptitude

Familiarity with Allen‑Bradley PLCs

Knowledge of CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Product/Project Engineer in North America.

This Product/Project Engineering position is part of the Americas Equipment Technology organization. This organization is responsible for the development, design, quotation, fabrication, and ongoing support of application equipment that Air Products supplies to customers for a variety of industrial gas applications.

These applications include combustion, heat treating/metals processing, food freezing, industrial cryogenics, hydrogen for power generation and other decarbonization applications, and more. They span a broad range of end markets from Glass, Steel, Aluminum, Copper, Power, Metals Processing, Chemical Processes, Foods, and more. Typical gases used in the applications this team supports include hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, argon, carbon dioxide, or helium.

This particular role will focus on gas applications for oxygen-fuel combustion; hydrogen for power generation/boilers and other decarbonization applications; heat treating/metals processing; and other non-food applications.

This position will be ideally located in Allentown, PA.

The successful candidate will work with internal and external customers, suppliers, and fabricators in a multi‑disciplinary role as both the product/project engineer and the design engineer.

What's In It for You

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
• Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks)
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Life Insurance (AD&D - Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
• Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Many more supplemental benefits available

Required Skills / Abilities

• Mechanical design skills as well as knowledge of piping, instrumentation and controls are required.
• Strong organizational/planning/interpersonal/leadership skills.
• Strong electrical aptitude is a plus incl. familiarity with Allen‑Bradley PLCs.
• Knowledge of CAD software for schematic and drawing development (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent) preferred.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Quotation and Project execution of application equipment projects with a typical cost range of $50,000 - $500,000, with some projects exceeding $1,000,000.
• Participation in the design and development of new product equipment offerings.
• Supporting the development of standard product design packages for existing equipment offerings.
• Providing technical/engineering support to internal stakeholders (Commercial Technology, Sales, Etc.) and external customers to solve problems with installed equipment or improve existing operations.
• Participation in Air Products' Basic Safety Program to drive safety performance to zero incidents.
• Preparation of scope of work documents for proposals detailing system design criteria and installation roles and responsibilities.
• Creation of equipment fabrication cost estimates, bills of materials, and detailed equipment layout, foundation, and flow schematic drawings, as necessary.
• Completion of project closeout activities, including spend reports and developing as‑built drawings.
• Provide commissioning and start‑up support as required.
• Follow all internal work processes for safety, engineering, project management, and operations.
• Manage and maintain BOM's for specific Products developed by and owned by the team.
• Establish and maintain vendor relationships enabling product development and management.

Minimum Hiring Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering is required.
• 5 years+ or more of engineering experience is required.
• 10+ years of consecutive relative work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Flexibility to travel 20-25% domestically annually is required.
• A valid driver’s license and a good driving record are required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.