Product Development Research Engineer

Air Products Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

401(k) retirement savings with company

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Flexible spending accounts

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Air Products is seeking a Product Development Research Engineer in St. Louis to develop new membrane products and collaborate with manufacturing and commercial teams. The role emphasizes translating ideas into tangible membrane solutions and working with a global organization from concept to commercialization.

A Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with 0–5 years of experience is preferred, along with strong communication skills and lab proficiency.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or related field; 0–5 years experience preferred.
• Knowledge of membrane separations, materials, and fiber formation processes is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across cultures and levels.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals demonstrate productive research.
• Proficiency with laboratory techniques and equipment such as TGA, viscometry, SEM.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety in the lab following Total Safety Philosophy.
• Develop and advance hollow-fiber and other membrane products.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, applications, and product design teams.
• Scale up new materials with external partners for commercial use.
• Present and communicate product development plans and results.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Creative research

Cross-cultural collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

TGA

Viscometry

SEM

Job description

## Product Development Research Engineer應徵: St. Louis, Missouri: Full time: 今天刊登: JR-2026-23099在 Air Products,我們重新想像無限可能。透過發揮員工嘅熱誠同我哋嘅集體經驗,我哋創造出推動公司向前發展嘅創意同創新。當我哋團結一致——每把聲音都被聆聽、每個人都知道自己屬於呢度而且好重要——我哋就能創造出將人類送上太空、支援醫院救命護理,以及實現開創性全球規模生產設施建設嘅解決方案。 重新想像無限可能 Air Products Membrane Solutions has an ambitious growth plan that requires bringing innovative newproducts to market. We are a technology-driven organization that values collaboration and inclusion. Buildingon our strong history of commercializing technologies that reliably meet and exceed customer needs, we arelooking for dedicated, driven people to help create the future.We are seeking a Product Development Research Engineer to develop new membrane products andcollaborate with manufacturing and commercial development teams.The successful candidate will enjoy:* Contributing to an engineering, manufacturing, and business organization that develops membrane-based* gas separation solutions.* Working within a global organization that advances gas separation membranes from concept through* commercialization.* Drawing on the extensive technical expertise within Membrane Solutions while exploring individual* technical interests.* Turning ideas into tangible new products and product improvements.* Collaborating with a team of highly motivated professionals.* Attending and participating in technical conferences.* Applying analytical and critical-thinking skills to develop creative solutions to complex technical challenges.* Working with highly qualified engineers and technicians at our St. Louis, Missouri office.* You will work closely with the Product Strategy, Applications Development, and Product Design teams to* develop, execute, and communicate product development plans and support Operations as needed.**Position Responsibilities*** Maintain workplace and laboratory safety in full alignment with our Total Safety Philosophy.* Collaborate with a diverse team of scientists, engineers, and technicians to develop and advance hollow-* fiber and other membrane products for a range of applications.* Develop, lead, and advance pioneering research to create cutting-edge hollow-fiber membrane products* and improve existing products.* Work with external partners to scale up new materials for commercial use.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve technical challenges across membrane applications.* Stay current with evolving technologies and emerging developments through scientific literature,* conferences, and trade shows.* Apply safety tools and methodologies, including DHR, HAZOP, and JSA.**Qualifications*** Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or a related field with 0 - 5 years work experience.* Knowledge in membrane separations, materials, and fiber formation processes preferred. Strong* communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with and positively influence people* across cultures and organizational levels.* Demonstrated record of productive and creative research, including publications in peer-reviewed* journals.* Proficiency with relevant laboratory techniques and equipment, such as TGA, viscometry, and SEM.* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced product-development environment and adapt effectively to change.**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.Check out some of our benefits below!* Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment* 401(k) retirement savings plan with 100% vested company core and match* Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time* Flexible spending accounts* Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)