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About the job
Reporting to the Director of Cleantech Markets the Cleantech Engineering Intern will play a key role in advancing our cleantech business development initiatives by conducting research creating technical content and engaging with cross-functional teams. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in sustainability solutions and contribute to our mission of helping customers achieve their sustainability goals.
This role is based in Houston TX
As part of the team you will:
Conduct research to understand the identified cleantech market drivers trends potential customers and policies.
Develop technical market and application-based content that effectively communicates our sustainability story and product value.
Support ad hoc projects across the team contributing insights analysis and problem-solving.
Learn and follow established sales processes gaining hands-on experience with how Alfa Laval promotes and sells its products and services.
Develop the ability to identify customer needs by learning how to investigate and determine the correct products for each inquiry.
Support in reviewing customer requirements and learning how to select and size equipment using Alfa Lavals software to preparing proposal packages including technical information pricing details and basic equipment documentation.
Explore upselling opportunities by learning how to recognize additional products or services that may benefit the customer.
Engage with customers under guidance helping ensure they understand the value of the proposed solution and that it aligns with their needs.
Build confidence using CRM and sales tools learn how consistent high-quality data supports the sales process and inform business decisions. Quality data supports the sales process and informs business data supports the sales process and informs business decisions.
What you know:
You are a rising college senior pursuing a degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with a strong interest in sustainability driven by advanced process technology and you bring:
A curious collaborative and proactive mindset with a desire to learn and take on new challenges.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
Basic technical understanding of heat transfer
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
A positive customer-focused attitude and comfort engaging with people across the organization. Focused attitude and comfort engaging with people across the organization. Focused attitude and comfort engaging with people across the attitude and comfort engaging with people across the organization.
At Alfa Laval we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations currently we are prioritizing candidates who reside in the US or have an established presence in the area.
Whats in it for you
At Alfa Laval we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your compensation. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job family background skills and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location. The hourly rate for this role is $25 USD per hour.
Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided based on qualifications merit or business need without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.
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