Career Pathways Program Associate

About the Role

The Alfa Laval Career Pathways Program is a 10-month development experience for recent college graduates, designed to prepare 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 and build a strong professional network. This program provides broad business exposure, practical experience, and development opportunities alongside experienced professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 that support 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 of the program, 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 program is up to 50%.
• Willingness to relocate to one of Alfa Laval's U.S. locations (Houston, TX; Greenwood, IN; Kenosha, WI; Warminster, PA; or Richmond, VA) upon successful completion of the program.
• Candidates must reside in the US or have an established presence in the area.

Qualifications (Considered a Plus)

• Knowledge of heat transfer, rotating equipment, or fluid separation/filtration.

Program Details

• Cohort start date: August 2027.
• Application deadline: October 19, 2026.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.