Graduate Program - Application Specialist Advanced Materials

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.

• At Air Products, we invest early in people with the potential to grow, contribute, and shape the future of our business.

• The Career Development Program (CDP) is our flagship 3‑year rotational development program designed for high‑potential graduates at the start of their careers.

• As a CDP participant, you will complete three 12‑month assignments, gaining hands‑on experience across different roles, teams, and business areas aligned to your chosen track (Engineering, Commercial, Operations, or Functional). Each assignment is designed to build both technical depth and business understanding, while exposing you to how Air Products operates at scale.

• From day one, you will be trusted with real responsibilities, supported by structured development, and encouraged to actively shape your career path.

• Three structured 12‑month assignments over 3 years

• Clear development objectives and performance reviews

• On‑the‑job learning supported by formal training and mentoring

• Exposure to senior leaders and cross‑functional teams

Your first assignment is designed to help you build great foundations, understand our business, and start delivering impact quickly.

• Help customers and sales teams understand our technical gas solutions, equipment, and value-added services 

You will be supported by an Assignment Manager, a Program Sponsor, and the wider CDP network.

In your second and third years, you will rotate into new assignments that:

• Broaden your experience across functions, businesses, or environments

• Increase your level of responsibility and autonomy

• Build on your strengths while developing new skills

Assignments are planned based on:

• Business needs

• Your performance and development progress

• Your interests and career aspirations

By the end of the program, you will be well‑positioned to transition into a permanent role within Air Products.

We believe development happens best through stretch, support, and exposure. As a CDP, you will:

• Actively shape your career path rather than follow a fixed track

• Gain broad, hands‑on experience through multiple assignments

• Develop technical, interpersonal, and leadership skills through targeted learning

• Work on relevant, high‑impact projects from early in your career

• Build a strong professional network across regions, functions, and leadership levels

• Be supported by mentors, sponsors, and a close‑knit CDP community

We are looking for motivated graduates who are curious, adaptable, and ready to take ownership.

• Master’s degree in engineering, Material science/Metallurgy/Manufacturing Engineering or Chemical Engineering

• Graduation between Summer 2025 and August 2026

• Basics of metallurgy and materials science, i.e. heat treatment, phase transformations, oxidation, carburizing, and sintering

• Internship, co‑op, or industrial placement experience

• Evidence of leadership, collaboration, or campus involvement

• Commercial awareness and understand how technical solution ties to value (cost savings, quality improvement, productivity) 

• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn

Our selection process is standardized across Europe to ensure fairness and consistency.

• Application review by the Talent Acquisition team

• Screening call with a Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Recorded video interview (Cammio) with predefined questions

• In‑person or online Assessment Centre

• Final interview with the Program Sponsor and HR Business Partner

Recruitment runs from now through Summer 2026, with a program start date of 1 October 2026.

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.