VIE - Research Engineer Life Cycle Assessment

We would like to strengthen our dynamic and diverse team at our research site in Frankfurt.

As Innovation Campus Frankfurt, Air Liquide Forschung und Entwicklung GmbH is one of Air Liquide’s five Innovation Campuses. In close cooperation with internal and external partners worldwide, innovations for the energy transition are developed based on the 3 molecules H2, CO2 and CO. Through the competencies and commitment of our employees, we bear responsibility for a sustainable modern society. We persistently develop new ideas to sustainably reduce the carbon footprint of Air Liquide and its customers. At Innovation Campus Frankfurt, we shape sustainable change. Creativity and team spirit are our driving forces.

 

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

 

• You will be part of a team which main mission is to bridge the gap between laboratory breakthroughs and industrial scale by providing the rigorous assessments needed to steer the innovation towards the most viable and impactful solutions.

• Your mission goes beyond theoretical research; you will ensure our environmental assessments are grounded in industrial reality, supporting the transition from pilot-scale innovation to market-ready, certified solutions.

• Potential topics for LCA studies include:

• assessment of Air Liquide innovations in terms of their environmental impact, risks and opportunities;

• assessment of various Air Liquide technologies or products in response to internal requests;

• assessment of other technologies or products in response to external customer requests.

• You will work closely with other R&D colleagues and our internal and external customers to evaluate the environmental impact of their products and technologies, and contribute to their decision-making processes to maximise benefits, limit environmental footprint and anticipate possible risks.

Why join us?

A job that makes more than just sense. Because we as a company stand for environmentally friendly products and innovative ideas, you will directly contribute to a healthy planet through your collaboration. This is your unique opportunity with one of the key players for a sustainable industry.

Shape the future. For us, innovation means investing in progress - and that's what we're doing, for example, with more than 300 million euros worldwide in technology solutions for the energy transition and ecological upheaval. Will you be there when we take the next decisive step?

Broadening your horizon. Lifelong learning - not just an empty phrase with us. We promote your talents and interests in a targeted manner, whether via e-learning or at the international Air Liquide University. No matter what career path you take with us, we'll help you get ahead.

You customize your career moves in collaboration with your manager and HR.
Beyond the box. 64,500 employees at 78 locations worldwide - an inexhaustible wealth of experience that we share with you in international and interdisciplinary teams. Our working environment also offers a wide range of functions and business areas for discoverers.

 

Are you a match?

 

Education : Must have: Master’s Degree in Process or Chemical Engineering, Environmental or Natural Science. Nice-to-have: Specialization in Sustainability, Life Cycle Assessment, or Industrial Ecology.

​Hard Skills Must have:

• Good understanding of chemical process engineering and LCA methodology (ISO 14040/14044)

• Proven experience in LCA using SimaPro, Gabi or OpenLCA

• Proven experience in the calculation of Carbon Footprint based on an international standard (ISO 14067, GHG Protocol)

• First practical experience in industry

• Familiarity with Renewable Energy Directive (RED) and understanding of RFNBO/RCF Delegated Acts.

Nice to have Skills:

• Programming: Basic Python skills for data automation.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with other directives & regulations & voluntary schemes (EU Taxonomy, CSRD, LCFS, ISCC)

• End of Life (EOL) modelling: Knowledge of different EoL allocation methods (e.g., Circular Footprint Formula) to evaluate the benefits of recycling critical minerals.

• Soft Skills- Professional appearance and good communication skills with ability to translate technical LCA results into business-driven insights for non-experts

• Quality oriented with a strong analytical mindset

• Motivation and ability to work in international teams

• Curiosity and flexibility

• Self-motivated, self-initiative, self-aware and taking initiatives

• High level of creativity, open mind-set and strong interest for innovation

• You are eager to develop new competences and able to deal with complexity

Languages  : English fluency is Must have , German is Nice to have, French is Nice to have

Additional information
Please send your CV and motivation letter in English! 

Position open only for candidates eligible to the VIE program. Therefore, only the applicants meeting the requirements of the French V.I.E program will be taken into consideration. Please visit this website for more information about these requirements:
https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/en/what-is-the-vie-french-international-internship-program           

The V.I.E., an international young graduate program, enables young professionals who are less than 28 and European Union nationals to work for a French company in any country of the world. Becoming part of this program means going abroad to carry out a professional assignment for up to 24 months whilst benefiting from social care coverage and an interesting salary, which depends on the host country. 

Business France, the French agency for international business development, is in charge of all the administrative procedures of your assignment. For further information, please visit the following link: 
https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/en                        

 

What makes us special | Our Benefits

 

"Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders. World leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 80 countries with approximately 66,000 employees and serves more than 3,5 million customers and patients.

The Innovation Campus Frankfurt (I.C.F.) is one of Air Liquide’s five R&D Innovation Campuses worldwide. Our activities are closely related to the topics of energy transition. We focus on three key molecules: H₂, CO and CO₂. Together, we develop innovative solutions and drive sustainable change. Creativity and teamwork are our driving forces.

As part of this campus, our dynamic and multicultural research group is made of 25 process and chemical engineers, passionate about the energy transition and eager to share their expertise. The group maintains strong connections with other Air Liquide Innovation Campuses worldwide, as well as with the business entities responsible for the engineering, construction and operation of Air Liquide commercial plants. It is divided in three teams: electrolysis, process development (NH3 cracking, carbon management, methanol and syngas production), and LCA/TEA (Life Cycle Assessment/Techno-Economic Assessment).

This VIE position is in the LCA/TEA team, which consists of 6 people of different nationalities, all based at the I.C.F. The candidate will be mentored by the project and team managers."

 

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.