Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.
As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.
About the Job
The activities of Alfa Laval Food Systems Business Unit are divided into the following product areas: Oils & Fats, Agro & Protein, Brewery, and Evaporation Systems.
As part of this graduate program, you will get a chance to gain insights into engineering activities in your chosen industry by participating and driving multiple projects.
Alfa Laval Engineering graduate program offers talented and motivated young professionals an opportunity to apply and expand their knowledge, acquire new skills, and learn from skilled engineers in the industry.
As an Alfa Laval graduate, you’ll be considered a permanent employee from day one, solve business challenges, and become part of a large network of professionals in a global organization.
Key activities
During the graduate program, you will develop and implement projects within your ‘core’ industry, Agro & Protein.
This industry deals with the extraction and isolation of proteins from a variety of sources: fish, meat, plants, insects and fermentation. We focus on engineering and supplying energy efficient processing plants based on Alfa Laval’s core components: high speed separators, decanters, heat exchangers, pumps, etc. As an engineer in this industry, you will be at the heart of production of the sustainable food of the future.
In cooperation with the project manager and fellow engineers you will execute the mechanical engineering activities for appointed projects.
You will be responsible for the specification of equipment for our plants, in collaboration with process engineers: pumps, valves, vessels, high speed separators, decanters, filters, etc.
You will take part in designing the layout of process plants: 3D piping design, equipment layout, etc.
You will participate in external meetings with suppliers and customers, performing inspection, testing, and troubleshooting for deliveries or discussing mechanical issues and engineering activities.
You will drive improvement of our current technical solutions and develop new ones to ensure our competitive advantage.
You will also participate in an in-depth rotation in one of the other industries of the Food Systems Business Unit. During your rotation, you will get the chance to:
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Learn the insights of that industry: Oils & Fats, Brewery or Evaporation Systems
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Participate in a customer project
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Handle continuous improvement projects
Program Structure
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First Year: The first year you will be onboarding and working full time in your 'core' industry. Every second month, there will be one activity together with the other graduates to deepen your knowledge of the organization and/or promote knowledge-sharing and networking.
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Second Year: The second year you will start your rotation in one of the other three other industries (Brewery, Evaporation, Oils & Fats Systems) of the business unit. During this year, your time will be split 50-50 between your 'core' industry and your rotation industry.
Mentorship
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You will be assigned a buddy who will be able to help you and support you.
Who you are
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You are about to complete or have just finished your master’s degree. Maybe you have a few years of work experience.
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Curious and eager to learn.
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Analytical and like to dive deep into a task, though still capable of living up to the agreed deadlines.
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Proactive and see solutions rather than problems; continuous improvement is in your DNA.
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You build trust by engaging in open and clear communication with colleagues and stakeholders.
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You thrive in a dynamic, multicultural organization, collaborating with colleagues from different cultures and backgrounds.
What you know
You are studying or you have just completed a degree in mechanical, manufacturing, or industrial engineering.
For more information, please contact
Learning & Development Driver, Laura De Nuzzo at [email protected] or Talent Acquisition Coordinator, Raquel Herndon on [email protected]
We are conducting a continuous review of received applications. We do not accept applications via email, they will be deleted, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Application
Please send your application and through the link below no later than March 25th. We will remove the job advert from our website as soon as we have found the right candidate, so don't wait too long!
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What We Do
Pioneering positive impact!
Our pioneering 140-year-old start-up culture is built on the idea that partnership is the key to solving complex problems and unlocking the full potential of resources. So we collaborate closely with our partners, customers, and thought leaders to create game-changing solutions that challenge conventional thinking on quality, efficiency, and innovation. United by a shared commitment to creating positive impact we’re reshaping vital industries, like energy, food, water, and shipping, to optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase yields. Together, we’re building business success, elevating the quality of life across society, and driving progress towards a more sustainable world.
Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate heat transfer, separation, fluid handling products separation, and fluid handling products. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements – in energy, the environment, food, and the marine industry.
Alfa Laval today has customers in some 100 countries, employs more than 21,300 people, and annual sales were SEK 63.6 billion (5.5 BEUR) in 2023. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Alfa Laval contributes to 15 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our solutions make a difference in daily life. You can learn more on our website about how our products work, and how they are used in industries worldwide.
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