Application research development technician

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.

Reimagine What’s Possible

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases, has an immediate opening for an Application Research & Development Technician (Combustion). This role will be based at our global headquarters in Allentown, PA.

The successful candidate will serve as the Lead Operator of the Combustion Diagnostics Laboratory (CDL), which houses a versatile 2 MWth multi-fuel and multi-oxidizer combustion furnace. This furnace is used as a development platform for commercial combustion technologies across various industries. Responsibilities include planning and executing tests, hazard assessment and mitigation, equipment layout, setup, breakdown, and troubleshooting. The role is customer-focused and occasionally requires domestic travel to support customer trials, offering a collaborative and dynamic R&D environment.

What's In It for You:

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check-out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
• Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks)
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
• Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Many more supplemental benefits available

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

• Candidates are strongly preferred to have an associate degree or certificate in mechanical or electrical technology and or at least five years of industrial work experience in manufacturing or pilot plant settings.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant work experience
• Excellent hands-on mechanical skills
• Good organizational abilities
• Proficient written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with instrumentation and controls is preferred
• A self-motivated attitude with a strong desire to learn and succeed

Join Air Products, where we proudly value the skills, dedication, and leadership that Veterans bring to the table. As a Veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome Veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that Veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

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We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

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