Product Development Research Engineer

US10 Air Products and Chemical; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Flexible spending accounts

Life Insurance (AD&D)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Air Products is seeking a Product Development Research Engineer to develop new membrane products and collaborate with manufacturing and commercial development teams at our St. Louis, Missouri site.

The role involves leading pioneering research on hollow-fiber membranes, partnering with cross-functional groups to scale up materials for commercial use, and contributing to safety and innovation culture within a global organization.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or related field with 0-5 years work experience.
• Knowledge in membrane separations, materials, and fiber formation processes preferred.
• Proficiency with relevant laboratory techniques and equipment such as TGA, viscometry, and SEM.

Responsibilities

• Maintain workplace and laboratory safety in full alignment with our Total Safety Philosophy.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and technicians to develop hollow‑fiber and other membrane products.
• 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 literature, conferences, and trade shows.
• Apply safety tools and methodologies, including DHR, HAZOP, and JSA.

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Related field

Tools

TGA

Viscometry

SEM

Job description

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 Air Products Membrane Solutions has an ambitious growth plan that requires bringing innovative new products to market. We are a technology-driven organization that values collaboration and inclusion. Building on our strong history of commercializing technologies that reliably meet and exceed customer needs, we are looking for dedicated, driven people to help create the future.

We are seeking a Product Development Research Engineer to develop new membrane products and collaborate with manufacturing and commercial development teams.

Job Highlights

• 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

• 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)

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.

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].

Employee and Applicant Rights Behind every success and innovation that has made a difference in the world, you will find a team of passionate people who helped make it possible. At Air Products, our talented people help each other and our customers thrive. To our colleagues, we are valued and respected teammates. To our customers, we are partners in creating value. To our communities, we are caring, involved neighbors and committed stewards of the environment.