What are the responsibilities and job description for the BASF-Chemetall Chemical Engineering Co-op Program (June 2025 - December 2025) position at BASF?
BASF-Chemetall Chemical Engineering Co-op Program (June 2025 - December 2025)
BASF-Chemetall is the Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, and a leading supplier of applied surface treatments worldwide.
We develop and manufacture tailor-made technology and system solutions for applied surface technology. Our products protect metals from corrosion, facilitate forming and treatment, prepare parts optimally for the painting process and ensure excellent coating adhesion. Our technologies and products are used in a variety of industries and end markets such as automotive, aerospace, aluminum finishing and metal forming.
The chemical treatment of metal surfaces is BASF-Chemetall core competence. The focus of our worldwide activities is on the development and implementation of customized technology and system solutions for surface treatment
Program Summary:
We offer chemical engineering students the opportunity to experience a 6-month Co-op Program working at our North American BASF-Chemetal Headquarters in New Providence, NJ.
Co-ops will participate in various projects which will provide the opportunity to further develop both technical and professional skills. These practical and meaningful assignments will give an opportunity to apply what they've learned in school.
The opportunity to be challenged and contribute to a real-world project that will enhance your development, sharpening your skills for post-graduation. Additionally, this is a great opportunity to join our Talent Pipeline for consideration of future opportunities within the organization after graduation. We provide a supportive environment that develops your expertise and supports the expansion of your network.
Project areas will include: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, and Lab Operations.
Candidate resumes will be presented to hiring managers based on requirements of the assignments being a match and fit based on experience.
If you are selected the hiring manager will be in contact with you about their Co-op opportunity directly.
BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $16.00-$22.00 hourly. Actual pay will be determine based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factor permitted by law.
Students will be hired and employed through a third-party contracting agency; opportunities are based on business needs at our sites.
Privacy statement
BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud.
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.
BASF-Chemetall is the Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, and a leading supplier of applied surface treatments worldwide.
We develop and manufacture tailor-made technology and system solutions for applied surface technology. Our products protect metals from corrosion, facilitate forming and treatment, prepare parts optimally for the painting process and ensure excellent coating adhesion. Our technologies and products are used in a variety of industries and end markets such as automotive, aerospace, aluminum finishing and metal forming.
The chemical treatment of metal surfaces is BASF-Chemetall core competence. The focus of our worldwide activities is on the development and implementation of customized technology and system solutions for surface treatment
Program Summary:
We offer chemical engineering students the opportunity to experience a 6-month Co-op Program working at our North American BASF-Chemetal Headquarters in New Providence, NJ.
Co-ops will participate in various projects which will provide the opportunity to further develop both technical and professional skills. These practical and meaningful assignments will give an opportunity to apply what they've learned in school.
- Assignment duration will range from June 2025 to December 2025.
- You will work a 40 hour workweek within the lab onsite at our New Providence, NJ office.
The opportunity to be challenged and contribute to a real-world project that will enhance your development, sharpening your skills for post-graduation. Additionally, this is a great opportunity to join our Talent Pipeline for consideration of future opportunities within the organization after graduation. We provide a supportive environment that develops your expertise and supports the expansion of your network.
Project areas will include: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, and Lab Operations.
Candidate resumes will be presented to hiring managers based on requirements of the assignments being a match and fit based on experience.
If you are selected the hiring manager will be in contact with you about their Co-op opportunity directly.
BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $16.00-$22.00 hourly. Actual pay will be determine based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factor permitted by law.
Students will be hired and employed through a third-party contracting agency; opportunities are based on business needs at our sites.
Privacy statement
BASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud.
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.
Salary : $16 - $22
