Development Intern

The Innovation and Development Division (IDD) drives the innovation strategy for the Hubs and Operations, and contributes to the Group's transformation. It is responsible for imagining, developing and incubating new solutions until they are brought to market, particularly when it comes to offers with a high technological content (including digital and IT). IDD gathers more than 3,000 employees from 70 nationalities at 60 sites.

The Development Intern will provide support for the design and development of new or improved products and processes for the Global Markets and Technology businesses. Work as part of the Advanced Technology team and collaborate with other team members to design, test, and implement systems and components for use with hollow fiber membranes and life critical molecules.Thoroughly document and record all relevant data, calculations, and observations, and create summaries for peer review.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for the design and development of new or improved products and processes for the Global Markets and Technology businesses.

• Work as part of the Advanced Technology team and collaborate with other team members to design, test, and implement systems and components for use with hollow fiber membranes and life critical molecules.

Required:

• Rising Junior or Senior in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Materials Science

• Demonstrates strong process and operational safety behavior at all times

• Innovation - the ability to contribute to the design of novel equipment and new products

• Ability to work independently and in small teams, in a way that enhances team dynamics

• Individuals should expect to work in a combination of office, lab, and manufacturing environments, with modest and part-time support from lab technicians and operators

• Hands-on problem solving aptitude and willingness to prepare, inspect, and evaluate samples under consideration, setting up and conducting engineering-level tests, etc.

• Capable of clear and concise written and verbal communication through reports, status updates, presentations, etc.

• Able to interface with peers and team members (local and remote) to provide critical information and support organizational goals

• Data organization and analysis

• Technical and SOP writing skills

Preferred:

• Experience in an internship or professional environment

• Familiarity with standard plant unit operations and the ability to assist and/or build prototype systems

• Familiarity with lab environment and safety procedures

• Experience with analytical lab equipment (GC, DSC, FTIR, etc.)

• Experience with product development process such as Stage Gate

• The day to day tasks in this position are fluid so strong time management and organizational skills are preferred

The candidate must have valid unrestricted employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.