Coatings Young Professionals Program China (m/f)

We are looking for ambitious graduates (m/f) to develop their career in Shanghai, China via our Young Professionals Asia Program for positions in R&D, Technical Service Management, Production and Customer Account Management.

What you can expect:

We offer you a flexible program for Young Professionals and recent graduates tailored to your talents, qualifications and your desired future position. For a duration of 12-18 months you will be based at the BASF Coatings headquarters in Muenster (Germany) before starting your career at BASF Coatings in China. During this time you will have the opportunity to prove your abilities and gain experience by taking up temporary positions in different operational or corporate units and in challenging projects worldwide.

This offers you the chance to become familiar with the variety of our worldwide company operations and to prepare yourself for taking up your target position at BASF Coatings in China after 12-18 months. Target positions are being offered in R&D, Technical Service Management, Production and Account Management. Your employment will be based on a contract with BASF Coatings in China.

We offer:

Expect on-going support from your personal mentor from management as well as regular feedback meetings throughout the program. For your professional and personal development we offer comprehensive training modules to prepare you for every challenge ahead.

Please submit your application documents in English.

We are looking for self-starting, committed candidates who will enjoy working with business and technology interfaces and continually develop the company through their commitment. You have a higher degree with achievements above average, especially:

• Master’s degree in technical fields (such as Chemical, Process, Mechanical, Electrical or Application Engineering)
• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Physical Chemistry
• Master’s degree in commercial and business fields with a technical background

You show impressive educational achievements, relevant industrial placements and a high intercultural orientation. In addition to your good negotiating skills in English, you are fluent in Chinese and your knowledge of German is preferably at least intermediate. Your flexibility and mobility makes your application perfect.