Alfa Laval Career Pathways Program

Job Description

Career Pathways Program Associate (2027-2028 Cohort) | Alfa Laval

The Tone:
This is a 10-month career development program at Alfa Laval, designed for recent college graduates, with required relocation to one of several U.S. locations upon successful completion. Alfa Laval is a 140-year-old company that pioneers world-leading solutions for energy, food, water, and shipping industries, unlocking the full potential of precious resources. This program offers a foundational experience to launch participants into long-term success within a global organization by providing broad business exposure and practical development opportunities.

The TL;DR
• Role: Entry-level Development Program
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person (Program involves up to 50% travel; full-time roles upon completion require relocation to Houston, TX, Greenwood, IN, Kenosha, WI, Warminster, PA, or Richmond, VA)
• Pay: $77000 yearly
• Mission: To launch recent college graduates into a dynamic development experience that prepares them for long-term success and career growth within a global organization.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Understand: Learn Alfa Laval’s products, technologies, markets, customers, and business operations across all divisions.
• Train: Participate in structured development activities designed to build technical, commercial, and operational knowledge.
• Collaborate: Work with peers and leaders on cross-functional projects that support business objectives and professional growth.
• Develop: Build relationships with teams across engineering, sales, service, operations, finance, and supply chain areas.
• Contribute: Apply problem-solving skills and offer new ideas to support continuous improvement initiatives.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a technical field, for recent college graduates.
• Experience: Entry-level experience, proven customer service orientation, and communication skills. Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% during the program is required.
• Skills: Strong technical acumen and problem-solving ability, capability to interpret technical data from multiple sources, and proficiency in Microsoft tools.
• Bonus: Knowledge of heat transfer, rotating equipment, or fluid separation/filtration.