Career Pathways Program Associate (2027-2028 Cohort)

Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering · Process Improvement

In short

Alfa Laval's Career Pathways Program is a 10-month development experience for recent college graduates, preparing them for long-term success globally. Through immersive learning and hands-on assignments, participants gain broad business exposure and build professional networks, with opportunities to transition into full-time roles upon completion.

Responsibilities

  • Learn Alfa Laval products, technologies, markets, customers, and business operations across Food & Pharma, Water & Wastewater, Energy, and Ocean divisions.
  • Participate in structured training and development activities to build technical, commercial, and operational knowledge.
  • Collaborate with peers and leaders on cross-functional projects supporting business objectives.
  • Develop an understanding of how various functions work together to deliver customer value.
  • Build relationships with teams across engineering, sales, service, operations, finance, and supply chain.
  • Apply problem-solving skills and contribute new ideas for continuous improvement.
  • Gain exposure to customer-focused solutions and the industries Alfa Laval serves.
  • Transition into a full-time role upon successful program completion.

Requirements

  • 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 interpret technical data from multiple sources.
  • Proven customer service orientation and communication skills.
  • Team player mindset.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft tools.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 50% during the program).

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of heat transfer, rotating equipment, or fluid separation/filtration is a plus.
  • Willingness to relocate to one of Alfa Laval's U.S. locations upon program completion.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • Full benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Base salary typically $77,000, including a sign-on bonus.
  • Relocation assistance.
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Company

Alfa Laval

Job Posted

2 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Entry

Locations

Richmond, United States

Greenwood, United States

Houston, United States

Kenosha, United States

Warminster, United States

Qualification

Bachelor

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