E-coat Process Engineer I

Now hiring! E-Coat Process Engineer

Southfield, MI - Travel up to 50% (US, Canada and Mexico)

We are looking for an E- Coat Process Engineer to join our team based in our Coatings Research Center off Telegraph Rd. in Southfield, MI.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Coatings division is a global expert in the development, production and marketing of innovative and sustainable automotive OEM and refinishcoatings, decorative paints as well as applied surface treatments for metal, plastic and glass substrates in a wide range of industries. This portfolio issupplemented by "Beyond Paint Solutions", which enable new applications with innovative surfaces. The automotive coatings division is one of BASF’smost dynamic and fast-growing businesses in the region. We have great people filled with passion to deliver innovative, high quality coatings solutions toour customers. Our team is dynamic, customer focused and growth oriented.

You will work in a high-pressure/demanding environment with the goal of meeting very demanding customer expectations in short timelines. This is anexcellent opportunity for you to demonstrate your varied skills, including maintaining, contributing to, and leading EHS and 6S standards and continuousimprovement as well as showcasing your knowledge of E-coat application and systems.

As an E-Coat Process Engineer you create chemistry by...

• Providing technical service and conduct customer support activities for electrocoat products while being able to work independently.


• Working to make and test electrocoat samples to internal and customer specifications. Using your skills to evaluate material performance to ensure they meet customer requirements both in a lab and in a production facility.


• Travelling to multiple customer sites to support and decide on adjustments when resolving customer issues. Working in partnership with various departments and externally with customers.


• Utilizing the knowledge you have in electrocoat product and process to provide customer support in the areas of electrocoat system design, process optimization, technology conversion, technology launch, and new system launch including responsibility to lead and manage launches.


• Developing methods to reproduce customer problems, design experiments to correct the problem, work with manufacturing to implement changes, and reporting to the customer root cause and corrective actions.


• Assisting internal manufacturing and customer facilities with performance evaluation and provide technical direction when needed.

If you...

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, or related field or equivalent blend of knowledge and experience in E-coat operation and runningsystems; or a high school diploma and at least 7 years of E-coat industry experience, including prior customer line experience.


• Have at least 5-7 years of experience in E-coat chemistry or process, particularly with layout parameters and system design.


• Have excellent communication skills and have prior experience with direct customer interaction. (Automotive industry highly preferred.)


• Strong mechanical aptitude required.


• Possess proven analytical and problem-solving skills.


• SAP experience highly preferred.


• Prior experience with European customers a plus.


• Bilingual a plus. (German or Spanish)


• Basic equipment repair skills.

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

Job details
Organization: Technical
Number of Openings: 1
Locations: Southfield, MI
Job Grade: BB4
Incentive Plan: PIC
Domestic Relocation Eligible: NO
Company Vehicle: NO
Hiring Manager: Marion Palmer
Recruiter: Gregory Parks
Posting End Date:

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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 protectedby law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.