Engineer, R&D

Why this job matters

Major Requirements

Master's Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering or equivalent.

Job Responsibilities

Main Tasks:

Product development and Innovation: -

• Work closely with/under line manager to develop new product portfolio with defined Phase gate or Topic projects.
• Run projects professionally according to BASF Innovation management requirement & process, Controls and evaluates and documents progress, milestone achievement.
• Actively participated in a new product trial runs at both pilot plant and production plant. Support customer trials as and when needed.
• Ensure smooth and efficient workflow of lab requests through compounding, injection molding, and testing stages.
• Organize and keep track of the availability of raw materials for trial runs. Maintain inventory and identify reorder levels as necessary.
• Close collaboration with compounding & Industrialization team on solving processing challenges on new product developments. - Work closely with material testing team on newly developed product evaluations and testing, supporting new testing methods development if necessary.

Other collaborations and Knowhow management: 

• Close collaboration with all other regional EP R&D team colleagues as one team to work on the regional R&D projects and product development activities.
• Coordinate with all other function teams including product management, operations and sales & marketing to support and deliver solutions according to the customer needs.
• Prepare reports, presentations and documents needed for timely updates of responsible project activities.
• Ensure that the documentation of own R&D activity is routinely done and upload into the required database
• Participate in communication meetings with other regions on the projects and exchange of ideas.
• Attend organized customer visits, seminars and conferences, as necessary. Support sales & marketing, TD/AD, and TPM as needed on technical topics.

EHS:

• Ensure the occupational, health and environment safety practices during the day-to-day operation in compliance with BASF EHS and local country regulations.
• Direct responsibility for the safety of new chemicals/raw materials brought to the lab.

Main Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 2-3 years' experience in R&D in Engineering Plastics industry.
• Good technical knowledge on EP formulation, processing and raw materials.
• Good understanding of EP applications in targeted industry segments.
• Good communication skills in both Chinese and English.
• Basic project Management skill.