WELCOME TO BASF

With our START IN trainee programs, we prepare you from day one for your future role with us through challenging tasks, exciting projects, and real responsibility. Each START IN program is tailored to you personally. Bring your creativity, your passion, and your pioneering spirit — and kick-start your professional future with us!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Are you planning the perfect start to your career and want to get the best possible start in the professional world? Then you've come to the right place! You will have the opportunity to get to know the various production processes and technologies at BASF Chemetall & Coatings over a period of 18 to 24 months and build up in-depth expertise in a dynamic and innovative industry.

• Together with you, we will design and plan three to four stations where you will gain extensive insights and experience in the field of industrial engineering. This will prepare you ideally for your future target position in a production-related environment at the Langelsheim site.
• During these placements, you will be able to actively participate in a wide range of practical activities/projects, e.g., in the asset-related environment of our production facilities with a focus on plant optimization, in the planning and assembly phase of investment projects, or in the development and optimization of production processes within an international community of experts.
• In our surface treatment production facilities in particular, you will be able to get directly involved and, for example, independently plan and implement activities for process improvement, digitalization, or process reliability.
• You will be given independent projects in which you can apply your specialist knowledge and continuously expand your network within the international production network of BASF Chemetall & Coatings.
• A three- to six-month assignment abroad or at another business unit is an integral part of the program.
• We will coordinate your start date with you flexibly.

WHAT YOU OFFER

Don't have everything we're looking for? No problem! We are looking for people with personalities that impress us.

• successfully completed master's degree in process engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering with links to chemistry, or comparable courses of study
• practical experience in engineering, e.g., in the form of internships or student project work
• initial experience in project management
• experience abroad (e.g., internship, semester abroad, student exchange, etc.)
• fluent communication in German and English

WHAT WE OFFER

• permanent employment contract from day one and excellent career opportunities
• competitive starting salary plus extensive financial benefits, such as profit sharing, vacation pay, and company pension plan
• optimal work-life balance thanks to flexible working hours and mobile working
• company restaurant
• promotion of sustainable mobility through JobRad, free parking, and excellent public transport connections
• exclusive networking events where you can expand your career network
• individually tailored seminars that support your personal development
• personal mentoring that supports your professional development

HOW TO REACH US

• Romy Marie Gruendel (Talent Acquisition), romy.gruendel@basf.com, Tel.:+49 30 2005-56730 will be happy to answer your questions for this position. You are also welcome to book an appointment online. This appointment gives you the opportunity to clarify any questions regarding the application process.
• You can also reach our recruiting team here
• First information about our application process can be found here

ABOUT US

Learn more about BASF Coatings GmbH at https://www.basf-coatings.com/global/en.html

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