Mechanical Engineer - Pressure Vessel and Cryogenic Piping

Air Products; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Backup Child and Adult Care

Adoption Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A global leader in industrial solutions is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for its headquarters in Allentown, PA. The role involves supporting various product lines, including hydrogen and nitrogen generators, while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and at least 4 years of experience, along with strong organizational and communication skills. Competitive pay and excellent benefits are offered to foster a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Support Prism Hydrogen Generators and Cryogenic Nitrogen Generators.
• Create vendor document requirement lists and review vendor documentation.
• Participate in commissioning and shop checkout of plant equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of pressure vessels

Experience supporting Operations

Excellent organizational skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office Products

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Reimagine What’s Possible

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to work at our Global Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, PA. You will be a member of our Standard Plants Solutions (SPS) - Mechanical and Machinery Engineering Team and perform work supporting Bid and Project Development, Project Execution, and Product Development.

What's In It For You

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees.

• 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

• Knowledge of pressure vessels, piping, valve selection, and ASME Section VIII and ASME B31.3 Piping Codes.
• Experience supporting Operations, Maintenance and Plant equipment.
• Experience developing equipment specifications, equipment purchasing requisitions and vendor document review.
• Excellent organizational, time management, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint.)

Key Job Responsibilities

• Support of Prism Hydrogen Generators (PHG), O2 Vacuum Swing Adsorption (VSA), N2 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA), Cryogenic Nitrogen Generators (HPN), and H2 PSA Product Lines.
• Piping Class Material Specification development and specification of in-line components such as manual valves, relief valves, strainers, silencers, and piping insulation.
• Review Customer requirements and modify product design as required.
• Create vendor document requirement lists and review vendor documentation for specified components.
• Review Air Products piping and vessel design for compliance with ASME and International Codes (ASME BPV, Section VIII; ASME B31.3). Use Compress Software to verify vendor vessel design.
• Mechanical review of Piping and Instrumentation diagrams and selecting appropriate piping material specifications.
• Support Operations and Maintenance, as required, on operating issues, repairs, and/or modifications to existing equipment and plants.
• Participate in or support startup and commissioning and shop checkout of plant equipment, including on-site or remote support, development of checkout procedures, and follow‑up on punch list items.

Minimum Hiring Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 4+ years of experience is required.
• Knowledge of pressure vessels, piping, valve selection, and ASME Section VIII and ASME B31.3 Piping Codes are required.
• Expected travel, approximately 10%, is based on business needs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint.)
• A valid driver’s license and a good driving record are required.

Join Air Products, where we proudly value the skills, dedication, and leadership that Veterans bring to the table. As a Veteran‑friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome Veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that Veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end‑to‑end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.

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. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e‑mail us at [e-mail]. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you’ll receive an e‑mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.