Chemical Engineering Job at BASF | Process Engineer
Looking for a rewarding Chemical Engineering Job with a global chemical company? BASF Careers has announced an opportunity for a Process Engineer at its Innovation Campus in Navi Mumbai. This role is ideal for candidates with a Master’s in Chemical Engineering who are interested in process development, technology transfer, process optimization, and scale-up activities. Join BASF and become part of a team creating intelligent solutions for a sustainable future.
About the Company
BASF Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd. is part of BASF, one of the world’s leading chemical companies known for innovation, sustainability, and advanced chemical solutions. Through BASF Careers, professionals get opportunities to work on global engineering projects, research initiatives, and manufacturing improvements. BASF promotes diversity, safety, collaboration, and continuous development while empowering employees to contribute toward innovative solutions for customers and industries worldwide.
Job Details
| Company | BASF Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd. |
| Job Title | Process engineer |
| Location | India (Innovation Campus, Navi Mumbai) |
| Country | India |
| Requisition ID | 135271 |
| Field | Engineering |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Qualification | Master’s in Chemical Engineering or related |
| Experience | 1–5 years in process engineering, batch processes, technology transfer, scale-up, process development and optimization |
Job Description
This Chemical Engineering Job focuses
on supporting process engineering and technology transfer activities in India. The Process Engineer will prepare comprehensive engineering packages for process development and scale-up of batch processes, while also providing continuous production support to optimize plant performance and output. The role involves collaboration with operational divisions (ODs), research teams, and contract manufacturing partners to enable effective technology transfer and operational stability.Responsibilities
- Provide support to process engineering and technology transfer topics in India.
- Prepare engineering packages for process development and batch process scale-up.
- Optimize plant performance and production output.
- Act as focal point for process engineering research and connect with global expert teams.
- Support lab-scale process development and define scale-up strategies.
- Develop downstream unit operation competencies including distillation, filtration, crystallization, and drying.
- Troubleshoot operational issues during and after technology transfer.
- Ensure compliance with legal, information protection, and EHS regulations.
Eligibility Criteria
- Education: Masters in Chemical Engineering or related.
- Experience: 1–5 years in process engineering, batch processes, technology transfer, scale-up, and optimization for downstream operations.
- Language: Ability to use English as work language; German desirable.
Required Skills
- Process simulation and modelling of distillation units, heat exchangers, filters, crystallizers.
- Experience in process development, technology transfer, and scale-up activities.
- Capability in building lab process development and optimization setups.
- Strong analytical skills for process data evaluation and improvement recommendations.
- Proficiency in process simulation software and MS Office applications.
- Familiarity with plant data collection systems and analysis.
- Ability to manage multi-interface communication.
- Self-dependent execution of complex research and operational support projects.
The BASF Careers Process Engineer opportunity is a great choice for professionals searching for a Chemical Engineering Job in the chemical industry. This role provides valuable exposure to process development, technology transfer, scale-up operations, and engineering innovation. Candidates with a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering and relevant experience can apply to grow their technical expertise while contributing to sustainable solutions with one of the world’s leading chemical companies.
