Industrial - Mechanical Engineer

Company Description

BASF/Chemetall, is the Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, and a leading supplier of applied surface treatments worldwide.

At BASF/Chemetall, we develop and manufacture tailor-made technology and system solutions for applied surface technology. Our products protect metals from corrosion, facilitate forming and treatment, prepare parts optimally for the painting process and ensure excellent coating adhesion. Our technologies and products are used in a variety of industries and end markets such as automotive, aerospace, aluminum finishing and metal forming.

The chemical treatment of metal surfaces is BASF/Chemetall core competence. The focus of our worldwide activities is on the development and implementation of customized technology and system solutions for surface treatment.

Where the Chemistry Happens:

As an Industrial-Mechanical Engineer, you will be part of a small, dynamic, and inclusive team who enjoy comradery while tackling challenges together.

The Process Equipment and Engineering team performs two strategic purposes for the company.

In our research and development function, our team constantly creates state-of-the-art control and analysis systems for managing chemical lines in production facilities. We will research how our customers use our chemicals in their plants, design equipment which can improve the chemical performance or ease of operation, and then prototype new and improved systems that provide value to our customers.

The second function is to assist customers with equipment issues that are affecting our chemical processes in a negative way. We will work directly with customers and sales representatives to evaluate the situation, investigate the root cause of the issue, and develop an equipment solution which will resolve the issue for the customer.

Our team currently designs complete PLC-based control and monitoring systems, filtration systems, chemical feed systems, and stand-alone pieces of application equipment. With you on our team, we will continue to push the boundaries of innovation and introduce the next generation of chemical support equipment for our company.

Location:

This position is located at our Blackman Township, MI manufacturing facility.

Formula for Success:

• Travel to customers and suppliers 30% of the year within North America.
• Review, create, and modify system and project plans in 2D and/or 3D computer aided drafting software.
• Participate in the design, construction, assembly, testing, shipment, and installation of new process equipment systems.
• Work closely with product equipment team to establish product development goals while ensuring market compatibility.
• Develop product test plans and specifications using Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis using Six Sigma principles.
• Ensure compliance with procedural and documentation requirements of QS/ISO and other regulatory bodies.
• Engage suppliers for equipment design reviews and proposals.
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by ensuring that policies and safety procedures are followed.
• Provide direction and mentorship to customers, teammates, and fellow employees.
• Create quotations for equipment as needed by sales representatives.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Ingredients for Success:

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in a field of engineering is required. (Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical)
• Minimum of 2 years of industrial/mechanical engineering experience is required.
• Clear commitment to safety for yourself, your colleagues, and our customers.
• Basic to moderate understanding of AI utilization in data analysis and industrial equipment processes.
• Curiosity to research and incorporate the latest technology into our process control systems; demonstrated experience building working prototypes.
• A sustainability mindset to improve our customers’ environmental footprint and fulfil BASF’s corporate mission of “We create chemistry for a sustainable future”.
• Proven creative skills involving system design, including strong ability with 2D and 3D CAD design and modeling software.
• Knowledge of fluid, electrical, and mechanical control components, and systems.
• Collaboration skills to assist customers and sales representatives to provide troubleshooting and technical assistance on equipment installed in the field.
• Ability to utilize structured problem-solving approaches to resolve design investigations during development.
• Ability to create Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Standard Work Instruction (SWI) documents.
• Capability to be the technical leader and driver on assigned projects.
• Serve as a technical resource to other team members and project leaders.
• Computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite, Project Management Software, and CAD software (AutoCAD, BricsCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo, Fusion 360, and/or MATLAB).
• Experience using the SAP software platform preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred (we work with our customers throughout the region, including Mexico and Canada)