R&D Engineer Specialty Chemicals

Now Hiring! R&D Engineer Specialty Chemicals

Wyandotte, MI

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Where the chemistry happens…

BASF Group Research (RG) is currently seeking an experienced R&D Engineer Specialty Chemicals to join our organization. This challenging role requires expertise in process research, product development, and scale-up to effectively support BASF business partners across North America. 
As a R&D Engineer in Specialty Chemicals, you will have a crucial role in providing consultation, performing experimental testing, overseeing pilot scale development, and managing repetitive manufacturing. Your responsibilities will include close collaboration with product development teams, business units, corporate engineering, and manufacturing to ensure the timely delivery of scientific results and new products that meet our high standards and the expectations of our business partners. 

As a R&D Engineer Specialty Chemicals, You Create Chemistry By...

• Creating safe operational procedures for pilot plant trials and small-scale production involving multiple chemical processes (alkoxylation, esterification, polymerization, etc) and processing techniques (distillation, absorption, filtration, mixing, etc).  Collaborating with customers and expert teams to develop and scale up new manufacturing processes within project timelines. 
• Leading HAZOP and safety reviews while advising on permitting, operations, equipment procurement, chemical storage, and promoting safe laboratory and production practices.
• Planning and executing improvement projects for technology demonstration and data generation, ensuring proper documentation of environmental emissions, analytical results, waste disposal, and equipment cleaning. 
• Training operators to improve technical and operational knowledge and providing engineering support for asset setup, troubleshooting, operation, and optimization. 
• Serving as the manufacturing representative to help effectively execute capital projects with multiple engineering partners. 
• Addressing problems by generating innovative ideas and applying existing technology to transform concepts into practical, value-added projects using new safe practices and testing techniques.

If you...

• Hold a Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred) with at least 10 years of experience or a PhD with 5 years of experience.
• Have a background in performing hazard evaluations to identify and apply risk mitigation techniques for highly hazardous chemicals, specifically in the management of flammability and toxicological risks.
• Possess prior experience in planning and executing operations safely in both pilot plants and small-scale production environments.
• Are familiar with PSM, RMP, RCMS, and cGMP requirements to ensure our license to operate. 
• Have the ability to identify and evaluate opportunities for process optimization, leading to improved asset efficiency and ensuring timely delivery of products that meet specifications.

Then...

Create Your Own Chemistry With you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. 

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• 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!

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Equal Employment Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.