At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.
Introduction to the CDP Program
At Air Products, we invest early in people with the potential to grow, contribute, and shape the future of our business.
The Career Development Program (CDP) is our flagship 3‑year rotational development program designed for high‑potential graduates at the start of their careers.
As a CDP participant, you will complete three 12‑month assignments, gaining hands‑on experience across different roles, teams, and business areas aligned to your chosen track (Engineering, Commercial, Operations, or Functional). Each assignment is designed to build both technical depth and business understanding, while exposing you to how Air Products operates at scale.
From day one, you will be trusted with real responsibilities, supported by structured development, and encouraged to actively shape your career path.
Program highlights
Three structured 12‑month assignments over 3 years
Clear development objectives and performance reviews
On‑the‑job learning supported by formal training and mentoring
Exposure to senior leaders and cross‑functional teams
Start date: October 2026 (FY27 intake)
Your First Assignment
Your first assignment is designed to help you build great foundations, understand our business, and start delivering impact quickly.
What you will do as a Pricing & Business Improvement Analyst:
Take ownership of defined projects or operational responsibilities within your host team
Apply your academic knowledge to real‑world industrial and business challenges
Collaborate with experienced professionals across functions and locations
Build a solid understanding of Air Products’ processes, standards, and culture
Support the develop, analysis, and implementation of pricing and rental models (e.g., pay‑per‑use, conversion models, packaged gases pricing).
Perform sophisticated data analysis to identify margin improvement opportunities, customer behavior patterns, and pricing performance drivers.
Develop and maintain customer segmentation models (e.g., quartile segmentation) to support targeted pricing actions and commercial decisions.
Supply to pricing campaigns by providing analytical support, customer prioritization, and performance tracking.
Develop and automate business intelligence dashboards and reports (e.g., Excel, QlikSense, Power tools) to improve visibility and decision‑making efficiency.
Collaborate closely with Sales teams and Agents, supporting customer discussions with data‑backed recommendations.
Identify and implement process improvement and automation opportunities aimed at improving efficiency and reducing manual effort.
Participate in cross‑functional projects involving Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Operations, supplying analytical expertise and business insight.
You will be supported by an Assignment Manager, a Program Sponsor, and the wider CDP network.
What’s Next: Second & Third Assignments
In your second and third years, you will rotate into new assignments that:
Broaden your experience across functions, businesses, or environments
Increase your level of responsibility and autonomy
Build on your strengths while developing new skills
Assignments are planned based on:
By the end of the program, you will be well‑positioned to transition into a permanent role within Air Products.
Why You’ll Love the CDP
We believe development happens best through stretch, support, and exposure.
As a CDP, you will:
Actively shape your career path rather than follow a fixed track
Gain broad, hands‑on experience through multiple assignments
Develop technical, interpersonal, and leadership skills through targeted learning
Work on relevant, high‑impact projects from early in your career
Build a strong professional network across regions, functions, and leadership levels
Be supported by mentors, sponsors, and a close‑knit CDP community
Benefits:
We Take Care of You: With medical insurance (Adeslas), life insurance, and a pension plan.
Flexible Compensation Plan: Includes a restaurant card, private health insurance for family members, nursery vouchers, and a transport card.
Economic Support for Remote Work.
Flexible Hours: With the possibility to work from home 2 days per week.
Holidays: 23 days + additional days for work adjustment.
Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company + a training platform: you choose what you want to deepen.
Special Discounts: On your favorite brands for being part of Air Products.
Parking Space: So, you don't stress about arriving at the office.
What we are looking for
We are looking for motivated graduates who are curious, adaptable, and ready to take ownership.
Essential requirements
Engineer background or studies in mathematics, Physics, Finance, Economics or similar.
Graduation between Summer 2025 and August 2026
Strong academic performance (e.g. 2:1 or local equivalent)
Fluent in Spanish and English. Any other language will be a plus.
Ability using Excel and Office.
Strong interpersonal and analytical skills and orientation to data.
Good communication skills and able to connect with different levels in the company.
Self-accountability: able to work with limited supervision.
Eager to learn and strategic problem solver.
Desirable
Internship, co‑op, or industrial placement experience
Evidence of leadership, collaboration, or campus involvement
Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn
The Recruitment Process
Our selection process is standardized across Europe to ensure fairness and consistency.
Steps
Application review by the Talent Acquisition team Screening call with a Talent Acquisition Specialist Recorded video interview (Cammio) with predefined questions In‑person or online Assessment Centre Final interview with the Program Sponsor and HR Business Partner
Timeline
Recruitment runs from now through Summer 2026, with a program start date of 1 October 2026.
