| Research Engineer, Fluid Process Engineering-1805254 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. Description 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 world's 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, as well as the safety of our employees and the communities we operate in and are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development.
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Research Engineer – Fluid Process Engineering (1805254) – Houston, TX
Where the Chemistry Happens
We are seeking a professional like you to work in the Fluids Process Engineering team located in Houston, TX. The Fluids Engineering team supports process optimization & troubleshooting, new process development and capital projects in the Americas. The team will be embedded in a Chemical and Process Engineering group that strives to achieve and maintain BASF's technological leadership by developing innovative solutions for BASF operations, improving methods for future developments, and advancing new technologies. The Fluids Engineering Team has responsibility for the design and optimization of fluid processes such as distillation, absorption, heat exchanger, settlers, mixers, etc. Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent Formula for Success - Leveraging your advanced education in Chemical Engineering and / or professional work experience in Fluids Engineering – specifically, exposure to research and development both on the experimental and the mathematical modeling sides, you will be responsible for the management of smaller projects or sub-projects either as an individual project or helping team members with their projects. This includes interaction with stakeholders/customers (e.g. Plant Manager, Process Manager, others) to clarify needs, boundary conditions, and solution proposal.
- Your strong interpersonal and communication skills will be a valued asset as you maintain appropriate communication with stakeholders to achieve the overall best result/solution.
- Your commitment to safety will be critical as you ensure compliance to safety and environmental rules in your area of activity. You will initiate safety reviews for experiments and ensure compliance of your solutions / designs with the appropriate safety guidelines and practices.
- Successfully engaging across the organization and globally, you will broaden your network in the regional BASF community and with the community in Ludwigshafen, Germany. This will allow you to actively use the network for your own project tasks.
- Effectively collaborating outside of the company, you will build up a network with relevant partners/customers and with the BASF process safety community in the Americas and globally and use the network for project acquisition.
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 you—the whole you—in 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, you'll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.
BASF provides interesting and challenging learning and development opportunities to help you make the most of your talents and your job. Primary Location: US-TX-Houston Function: REDE - Research & Development Job Type: Standard Shift: Day Job Organization: RCP/ON-Chemical / Process Engineering-63006758 | 
