Polymer Pilot Plant Sr. Engineer
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Now Hiring! Polymer Pilot Plant Sr. EngineerWyandotte, MIRelocation assistance.The world needs creative solutions. We need YOU!Where the chemistry happens…The Group Research Team (RG) is searching for a skilled and experienced Polymer Pilot Plant Senior Engineer to join our organization.This challenging opportunity requires expertise in process research, product development, and scale-up to support our esteemed BASF business partners throughout North America.As a Polymer Pilot Plant Senior Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our business partners through consultation, conducting experimental testing, overseeing pilot scale development, and managing repetitive manufacturing. By closely collaborating with product development, commercial implementation, corporate engineering, and manufacturing teams, you will ensure that scientific results and new products are delivered promptly and meet the high expectations of our esteemed business partners.As a Polymer Pilot Plant Sr. Engineer, You Create Chemistry By...* Collaborating with business groups, colleagues, research chemists, and engineers to discover, develop, and scale up piloting and manufacturing processes within specified project timelines.* Developing operating disciplines, policies, and procedures for safe pilot plant trials and small-scale production.* Planning and executing projects for technology demonstration and data generation, ensuring proper documentation of environmental emissions, waste disposal, and equipment cleaning.* Assessing safety procedures and policies, actively participating in the HAZOP process, and leading safety reviews for existing and new processes and assets.* Contributing to operator training to enhance their technical knowledge and providing engineering support and training to colleagues, technicians, and the community for asset setup, troubleshooting, operation, and optimization.* Providing guidance on SDSs, chemical storage, waste disposal, handling of toxic and hazardous materials, and promoting safe laboratory operating principles.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 proven track record in scaling up process technology or chemical production, transitioning from lab to pilot scale or pilot to commercial.* Demonstrate practical experience in reaction engineering or modeling, utilizing industry-standard software such as ASPEN.* Possess extensive experience in chemical engineering unit operations, reactor design, equipment sizing, and exhibit a profound understanding of organic chemistry.* Have hands-on experience with distributive control systems and troubleshooting pilot or production chemical processes.Then...Create Your Own Chemistry With you@BASFAt 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!Privacy StatementBASF 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 ...@basf.com to report fraud.Equal Employment OpportunitiesWe 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.