Career Pathways Program Associate

About the Role

The Alfa Laval Career Pathways Program is a 10-month development experience for recent college graduates, preparing participants for long-term success in a global organization. Through immersive learning, hands-on assignments, and exposure to multiple business functions, participants will gain valuable experience across Alfa Laval's products, industries, and divisions while building a professional network. This program provides broad business exposure, practical experience, and development opportunities. Participants will collaborate across teams, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain insight into how Alfa Laval delivers innovative solutions. Success requires curiosity, adaptability, collaboration, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment. This is an opportunity for recent graduates interested in engineering, business, operations, sales, service, project management, product management, or other technical and commercial career paths. Participants must be willing to relocate to one of Alfa Laval's U.S. locations upon successful completion of the program. The cohort is scheduled to begin in August 2027. Applications will be accepted until October 19, 2026.

As a Part Of The Team, You Will

• Learn Alfa Laval products, technologies, markets, customers, and business operations across all divisions: Food & Pharma, Water & Wastewater, Energy, and Ocean.
• 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 and professional growth.
• Develop an understanding of how various functions work together to deliver value to customers.
• Build relationships with teams across engineering, sales, service, operations, finance, supply chain, and other key business areas.
• Apply problem-solving skills and contribute new ideas to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Gain exposure to customer-focused solutions and the industries Alfa Laval serves.
• Upon successful completion, transition into a full-time role.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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; estimated travel during the program is up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of heat transfer, rotating equipment, or fluid separation/filtration is a plus.
• Candidates must reside in the US or have an established presence in the area.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.