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Join BASF as a chemical engineer.

As biggest chemical company in the world we offer you fresh career opportunities. Together with researchers, other engineers, production employees and many others you will build – you can take this literally- the future of BASF.

Engineers at BASF have numerous possibilities within different departments and production units. Work together in interdisciplinary teams worldwide, and discover job possibilities you never thought thinking of. Have a lasting impact on BASF.

Are you a chemical engineer who is looking for an employer who offers  opportunities and challenges?

At BASF we have several possibilities for you. Work in a stable and growing international environment where your efforts make a difference.  

It is your responsibility to manage production installations (technical and/or as supervisor), develop new investments, manage the continuous improvement of the production processes and much more.

With an integrated approach and teamwork between several colleagues from different disciplines, we ensure BASF’s success  in the long term.

Looking for a new challenge? You can be sure you will find it at BASF.

You have a master’s degree in chemical technology and you have built experience over the past few years..

You are analytical and you like to work according to a plan. You can bear heavy responsibilities and you show the needed perseverance to reach the goal that was set and even go beyond expectations. Working in English and Dutch is not a problem for you.

You are a generalist or expert in your domain. Your experience adds a value to the company.

Chemical engineers can start in many different areas, such as engineering or in  production plants. Other departments like supply chain, purchase, infrastructure and many others are possibilities as well.

You can work at following BASF branches:

  • BASF Antwerpen NV
  • BASF Coordination Center Comm V
  • Cropdesign NV

Chemical engineers can expect different tasks depending on their role. We like to give you a few examples:

  • Process optimization of production plants
  • Development of new investment
  • Leading tasks
  • Business Management
  • Management of production installations


You can expect an extensive range of training courses with a strong focus on on-the-job  training by a skilled and motivated team. The first months you will also receive help from a buddy who will help you find your way in our company.

From this position, you can develop in different ways. Possibilities include positions in Belgium or outside Belgium.