Now hiring! Production Engineer

Elyria, OH

We are seeking for a Production Engineer to support ongoing operations at our Elyria, OH facility.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Catalysts division is the world’s leading supplier of environmental and process catalysts. The group offers exceptional expertise in the development of technologies that protect the air we breathe, produce the fuels that power our world and ensure efficient production of a wide variety of chemicals, plastics and other products, including advanced battery materials. By leveraging our industry-leading R&D platforms, passion for innovation and deep knowledge of precious and base metals, BASF’s Catalysts division develops unique, proprietary solutions that drive customer success.
You will have the opportunity to work participating in customer relations, being able to drive cultural changes and working with new product scale-up and material substitution trials, becoming and expert in your products, processes and equipment though troubleshooting and providing solutions.

As a Production Engineer, you create chemistry by...

• Providing technical leadership for production campaigns to manufacture products within expected standards of quality, cost, efficiency, compliance, safety, and responsible care. This includes run preparations, monitoring of production and closeout of the production run along with any changes to instructions or material usages.
• Troubleshooting and providing solutions to resolve issues in processes, equipment, and product quality. You will become an expert in your products, processes, and equipment.
• Being capable of working with limited direction, you will optimize processes and/or seek alternate technologies to reduce ergonomic and process safety risks, quality and equipment failures, costs, and waste.
• Working with Process Engineers involved in plant trials including new product scale-up, plant-to-plant technology/product transfers, and raw material substitution trials.
• Displaying initiative and a strong drive to achieve results, you will manage process changes in your areas of responsibility using the BASF Management of Change process.
• Participating in customer relations (as needed), including compiling, and presenting information. These skills will be critical to building relationships and working with contact supervisors to provide direction and guidance to the plant floor.

If you...

• Obtained an education in Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred)
• Have 3-5 years of professional experience in an industrial discipline (process design, process support, and/or production)
• Have strong technical/problem solving aptitude and skills in interpreting and presenting data

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!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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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.