Career Pathways Program Associate (2027-2028 Cohort)

About the Program

The Alfa Laval Career Pathways Program is a 10-month development experience designed to launch recent college graduates into long-term success within a global organization. Participants gain broad business exposure through immersive learning, hands-on assignments, and exposure to multiple business functions across Alfa Laval's products, industries, and divisions while building a strong professional network. Success requires curiosity, adaptability, collaboration, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Learn

• Alfa Laval products, technologies, markets, customers, and business operations across all divisions: Food & Pharma, Water & Wastewater, Energy, and Ocean
• Structured training and development activities designed to build technical, commercial, and operational knowledge
• Collaboration with peers and leaders on cross-functional projects that support business objectives and professional growth
• Understanding of how various functions work together to deliver value to customers
• Relationship building with teams across engineering, sales, service, operations, finance, supply chain, and other key business areas
• Application of problem-solving skills and contribution of new ideas to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Exposure to customer-focused solutions and the industries Alfa Laval serves
• Transition into a full-time role upon successful completion of the program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a technical field
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• 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: up to 50%)

Preferred Qualifications

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

Location and Start Date

Candidates must be willing to relocate to one of Alfa Laval's U.S. locations, including Houston, TX; Greenwood, IN; Kenosha, WI; Warminster, PA; or Richmond, VA, upon successful completion of the program. The cohort is scheduled to begin in August 2027.

Pay and Benefits

• Base salary: $77,000
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and 401(k) plan