R & D Senior Engineer

As a chemicals supplier to almost all industries, BASF will establish a standalone subsidiary dedicated to its Mobile Emissions Catalysts, Precious Metals Trading, Recycling, and related Products and Services business. The new group is referred to as BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions and is wholly owned by BASF. BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions will operate globally in over 15 countries and comprise of approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees.
At BASF, the chemistry is right. Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.

• Job Title : R & D Senior Engineer
• Job Grade : 3.2
• Reporting Manager : Vivek Vattipalli
• Location : Chennai

Basic Purpose:

Catalyst Testing (protocol development, reactor maintenance and data analysis) – Helping meet the catalyst research and development targets of BCIL RD&A.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform laboratory reactor operations and maintenance with highest levels of safety and quality practices.
• Collaborate with other researchers to develop test protocols as needed.
• Carry out data analysis and reporting on projects as required.
• Hold responsibility for planning and execution of various lab projects.
• Contribute to improvements in reactor design and operations.

Job requirements

Required:

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering + at least 3 years operating a catalytic reactor required.
• Hands-on experience conducting experiments on laboratory reactors required.
• Demonstrated ability for carrying out analysis of large datasets using scripting tools such as Python, Visual Basic, etc.
• Working experience in catalysis required, preferably with automotive catalysts.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Works well independently and in a team environment.
• Strong knowledge of and focus on safety in the laboratory.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced technical environment 

Preferred:

• Experience with maintaining instruments such as FTIR, mass spectrometer, HFID.
• Experience building and modifying catalytic reactors.
• PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related fields.