Career Pathways Program Associate (2027-2028 Cohort)

About the role

Alfa Laval's 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, practical experience, and development opportunities across products, industries, and divisions while building a strong professional network.

What you'll 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
• Cross-functional collaboration on projects that support business objectives
• How various functions (engineering, sales, service, operations, finance, supply chain) work together to deliver customer value
• Customer-focused solutions and the industries Alfa Laval serves

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a technical field
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Curiosity and 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
• Willingness to relocate to one of Alfa Laval's U.S. locations (Houston, TX; Greenwood, IN; Kenosha, WI; Warminster, PA; or Richmond, VA) upon program completion
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (estimated up to 50% during program)

Preferred qualifications

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

Program details

• Program begins August 2027
• Open to recent graduates interested in engineering, business, operations, sales, service, project management, product management, or other technical and commercial career paths
• Upon successful completion, participants transition into a full-time role
• Visa sponsorship is not available

Pay & benefits

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