Senior Chemist / Senior Engineer - Union, NJ

Senior Chemist / Senior Engineer - Union, NJ

Union, NJ, US, 07083

Leveraging its deep expertise as the global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering. With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world. Protecting our elements of life is our purpose and this inspires us to ever-new solutions.

ECMS operates globally in 15 countries with approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees.

As a Senior Chemist / Senior Engineer you will LEAD by.

We are searching for a professional like you to join our team. In this role, you will be working independently for the development, optimization, and application ofdiesel vehicle exhaustcatalysts to meet strict legislative emissions regulations.Per customer specific requirement or internal component/system development needs, you will lead design experiment, review and analyze testing data, process to generate report and present data to external customers or internal stakeholders. To that end, you are expected to work closely with R&D scientists, lab technicians, application engineers, testing engineers, process engineers and prototype sample lab. You are also expected to interact with sales and marketing functions.You prior experience and proven expertise in heterogenous catalysis or vehicle exhaust aftertreatment, especially in diesel emission catalyst field is highly valued. Knowledge in modeling and simulation is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• A core member of the emissions catalyst R&D and Application organization, which develops catalytic solutions for diesel and gasoline engine powered vehicles.

• Responsibility includes, but not limited to, developing catalyst formulation concepts, supervising technician on laboratory sample preparation, working with Process Development on scale-up, designing and defining testing plan, coordinating catalyst aging and testing, critically reviewing, and analyzing testing data from lab reactors or engine benches, generating external or internal reports, and presenting to technical audience, incl. external customers.

• Partner with customer facing application engineer(s) on various technical topics and programs. Most common ones are developing catalyst formulation that meets customer-specific technical requirements and performing real-world or competitive sample analysis.

• This role will work closely with other scientists who are responsible for material development or other engineers who are responsible component and system demonstration on reactor and engine or the application to specific customer engine platforms.

• Interact with internal prototype sample lab at production site and reactor or engine testing teams in catalyst R&D.

Your elements for success

• Ph.D. plus 2-years or M.S. plus 5-years experience, major in Chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field. Outstanding Ph.D. candidates are also encouraged to apply.

• Strong knowledge and publication inheterogenous catalysisis required.

• Preferred experience in vehicle exhaust emission control aftertreatment research, development, or application.

• Preferred experience in data analysis of chemically reactive flow, especially with gaseous flow systems (reactor or engine testing).

• Automotive OEM or Tier 1&2 supplier experience is preferable but not mandatory.

• Strong communication (incl. written and presentation) skillsets.

You @ BASF ECMS

At BASF ECMS you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life.

• Flexible Work Arrangements whenever possible

• Retirement Benefits with company contributions

• Competitive Medical and Dental Plan Options

• Disability and Life Insurance Programs

• Wellness Programs

• Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement

• Mentoring & Development Programs

• Employee Discounts

• Pet insurance

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Nearest Major Market: New York City

Nearest Secondary Market: Newark