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BASF · 6 days ago

Senior Technical Development Engineer

BASF is a leading chemical company focused on sustainability and innovation. They are seeking a Senior Technical Development Engineer to lead technical projects, collaborate with customers, and drive market growth within the Performance Materials team.

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Responsibilities

Leveraging your background in Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, or Plastics Engineering to co‑develop transportation, industrial, and consumer applications using BASF’s Performance Materials engineering plastics portfolio
Applying your technical knowledge to identify customer material needs, support new material development, and create material and component test plans
Collaborating closely with formulation scientists, technicians, and external laboratory partners to execute testing programs
Participating in technical panels and standards committees (e.g., SAE, UL), author or contribute to new regulatory standards, and represent BASF by presenting at conferences and webinars
Training customers and internal colleagues on plastic material properties and best practices in plastic component design
Developing strong customer relationships as a highly motivated, self‑directed professional and growing new opportunities in close collaboration with commercial team members
Clearly articulating the value proposition of BASF materials through effective technical communication
Using your strong interpersonal skills to influence, advise, and establish long‑term partnerships while delivering best‑in‑class technical service
Demonstrating a strong commitment to customer service excellence by taking ownership of customer issues, solving complex technical challenges, and acting as the voice of the customer with urgency and accountability
Leading technical projects by applying proven project management skills to organize technical resources, align cross‑functional partners, and deliver timely, differentiated, and value‑added solutions that exceed customer expectations

Qualification

Plastics EngineeringProject ManagementTechnical CommunicationCustomer Relationship ManagementMaterial DevelopmentSelf-DirectedEntrepreneurial MindsetInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Required

A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Chemical, Plastics Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Demonstrated experience in technical engineering roles involving plastics or polymer‑based materials
Deep knowledge of plastic materials, including technical performance, application requirements, processing considerations, and customer value propositions
Strong organizational and project management capabilities, with proven ability to manage multiple technical projects and priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective interaction with customers, internal teams, and external partners
Self‑directed, entrepreneurial mindset with a strong drive to build relationships, grow opportunities, and deliver results
Willingness and ability to travel up to 40% within North America

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

Company

BASF is a manufacturing company that offers chemicals for industries such as construction and coatings, automotive, and various sectors.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$337.39M
Key Investors
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi)
2024-10-15Grant· $337.39M
2018-10-30Non Equity Assistance
2002-01-01IPO

Leadership Team

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Carsten Weers
Vice President Logistics Procurement Maritime & Air Transportation, Tank Storage
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Brian Standen
Global Head of Digital Innovation
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