Professional Development Program (PDP) - Chemical Engineering Class of 2025
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**Professional Development Program (PDP) - Chemical Engineering Class of 2025**

The world needs solutions, and we need you!

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the worlds leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.

We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety and the safety of our employees and the communities in which we operate. We are always working to form the best teamespecially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and career development.

At BASF, we are committed to creating an exceptional workplace that values diversity and prioritizes our employees' well-being and development. Our dedication has been recognized through various awards and accolades. In 2024, BASF received Business Group on Healths Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being award and ranked on the Top 50 Employers list by the readers of Minority Engineer Magazine. Fair360 (formerly Diversity Inc) also ranked us 22 on their Top 50 Companies List, and we were named one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes and Statista. For the 10th consecutive year, we are proud to have achieved a top score in the Human Rights Campaign Foundations Corporate Equality Index, earning the 2023-2024 Equality 100 Award as a Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.

Come join us on our journey to create innovative solutions for a sustainable future!

**Where the Chemistry Happens**

BASF's Professional Development Programs (PDPs) were created to provide highly motivated, mobile-minded current university students an opportunity to enhance their professional and leadership skills through a variety of diverse learning experiences. Participants will contribute to real-world rotational assignments within different domestic locations. They will explore career options and develop technical and professional decision-making skills, while fulfilling specific business needs. Participants will have the opportunity to assess their capabilities, skills, and interests and gain valuable exposure to BASF's culture, values, and decision-makers.

Explore your sense of adventure! Build your professional network! Engage your passion for challenge!

Apply for the BASF Chemical Engineering Program!

**Program Summary:**

APPLICATION IS AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS RECEIVING A BACHELORS OR MASTERS DEGREE IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING BETWEEN MAY 2024 - JULY 2025.

+ As a highly motivated rising graduate, you will participate in a 24-month cross-functional program with three, eight-month rotations in various technical areas, including: Manufacturing/Operations, Corporate Engineering, Ecology and Safety, Maintenance, and Research and Development (R&D)

+ Your ability to be mobile will be critical, as US locations include, but are not limited to: Michigan, North Carolina, Texas, Louisiana.

+ Successfully engaging across the business, you will be exposed to the leadership, technical, and scientific aspects of plant engineering, while also working in areas of safety and environment to uphold our high standards.

+ Upon your completion of the program, you may be offered direct placement within the organization in a variety of disciplines in engineering and production.

+ Potential start dates are June and August of 2025

**Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You**

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support youthe whole youin all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, youll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.

+ Enhanced career and leadership development, and value delivery to BASF through planned assignments

+ Development of your technical expertise and the ability to network with upper level management throughout BASF

+ A comprehensive program of employee benefits, including flexible work arrangements, and a competitive retirement savings plan

_To learn more about our programs, visit:_ _www.basf.com/universitycareers_ _._

**Formula for Success...**

+ Upcoming or recent graduates receiving a Bachelors or Masters degree in Chemical Engineering between May 2024 July 2025

+ Demonstrated academic achievement (minimum GPA 3.2)

+ Authorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future without restrictions or future sponsorship

+ Commitment to relocate anywhere in the U.S. during and upon place off from the program.

+ All assignments are in-person/hybrid Demonstrated previous leadership experience & academic achievement

+ Active participation in extra-curricular activities and on-campus organizations

+ Bilingual is a plus

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills

+ Outstanding work ethic and leadership potential

+ Previous internship/co-op experience is a plus

+ Project management experience is a plus

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**Pay Transparency**

BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is **$88,000 - $97,000** . Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

**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.