08.11.15
Position type: Full Time
Salary: Commensurate
Location: Southfield, MI - 48033
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Description:
The preferred candidate will report directly to the Clearcoat Group Leader and will be responsible for the Automotive Tier Clearcoat Technologies. The candidate will also have select assignments with a variety of product development projects related to clearcoat and could include other areas of technical (incl. Polymer Science, Analytical, Dispersion, Color Science, Applications, Electrocoat, Primer, and Basecoat). The incumbent will be given the responsibility for development projects and commercial support activities applicable within the scope of the project. This position will include development and optimization of products and processes, both in waterborne and solvent borne chemistries. The successful candidate will, through gaining of experience in multiple functions, build technical breadth and will be able to demonstrate capability to develop novel coating chemistries. In many areas, the candidate will be involved with global collaboration with India, Mexico, Germany and Japan, and will have visibility across all technical functions and levels of leadership. He or she will be hands-on, working independently and also with a technical expert in each area. The length of each project assignment will vary depending upon the assignment.
This position requires strong business acumen, as it is expected that contributions are made in the developing of technology strategies for the Automotive OEM coatings industry, as well as new business development including new markets.
STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
The objective of this position is to gain a solid breadth and depth of coatings knowledge and ultimately assume the responsibility to innovate and develop high quality / low cost products that support the Automotive OEM market as well as targeted markets outside of Automotive with the potential of becoming an industry wide recognized expert.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Development of coating systems for Automotive OEM or other markets
• Involved in collaboration with technical teams located in India, Mexico, Germany and Japan
• Participation in global technology meetings
• Contributing to technology strategy and direction based on innovation break though with technology developments
• Invention of technology relevant to industry and core markets
• Process and product Design and Innovation
• Develop professional relationships with scientific community, including lead customer contacts
• Support EH&S programs related to company or individual teams
Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering or a Non-Chemical Science with at least five years of experience in the field required, PhD preferred. The candidate must also demonstrate strong business acumen.
PREFERRED PAST WORK EXPERIENCE:
Related experience should include the development of coating systems designed for applications similar to those used in the Automotive industry, but may not be specific to Automotive OEM. Experience in Industrial or specialty markets may be applicable, but will depend upon knowledge and breath of chemistry. Experience and breadth in chemistries used in coatings, should include those relating to multiple paint systems and coating layers. i.e. Electrocoat, Primers, Topcoats (Color and Clearcoat). Direct customer experience is a plus.
Salary: Commensurate
Location: Southfield, MI - 48033
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Description:
The preferred candidate will report directly to the Clearcoat Group Leader and will be responsible for the Automotive Tier Clearcoat Technologies. The candidate will also have select assignments with a variety of product development projects related to clearcoat and could include other areas of technical (incl. Polymer Science, Analytical, Dispersion, Color Science, Applications, Electrocoat, Primer, and Basecoat). The incumbent will be given the responsibility for development projects and commercial support activities applicable within the scope of the project. This position will include development and optimization of products and processes, both in waterborne and solvent borne chemistries. The successful candidate will, through gaining of experience in multiple functions, build technical breadth and will be able to demonstrate capability to develop novel coating chemistries. In many areas, the candidate will be involved with global collaboration with India, Mexico, Germany and Japan, and will have visibility across all technical functions and levels of leadership. He or she will be hands-on, working independently and also with a technical expert in each area. The length of each project assignment will vary depending upon the assignment.
This position requires strong business acumen, as it is expected that contributions are made in the developing of technology strategies for the Automotive OEM coatings industry, as well as new business development including new markets.
STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
The objective of this position is to gain a solid breadth and depth of coatings knowledge and ultimately assume the responsibility to innovate and develop high quality / low cost products that support the Automotive OEM market as well as targeted markets outside of Automotive with the potential of becoming an industry wide recognized expert.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Development of coating systems for Automotive OEM or other markets
• Involved in collaboration with technical teams located in India, Mexico, Germany and Japan
• Participation in global technology meetings
• Contributing to technology strategy and direction based on innovation break though with technology developments
• Invention of technology relevant to industry and core markets
• Process and product Design and Innovation
• Develop professional relationships with scientific community, including lead customer contacts
• Support EH&S programs related to company or individual teams
Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering or a Non-Chemical Science with at least five years of experience in the field required, PhD preferred. The candidate must also demonstrate strong business acumen.
PREFERRED PAST WORK EXPERIENCE:
Related experience should include the development of coating systems designed for applications similar to those used in the Automotive industry, but may not be specific to Automotive OEM. Experience in Industrial or specialty markets may be applicable, but will depend upon knowledge and breath of chemistry. Experience and breadth in chemistries used in coatings, should include those relating to multiple paint systems and coating layers. i.e. Electrocoat, Primers, Topcoats (Color and Clearcoat). Direct customer experience is a plus.