Trainee program START IN Coatings - Engineering (m/f/d)

Trainee program START IN Coatings - Engineering (m/f/d)

WELCOME TO BASF
With our START IN trainee programs, we prepare you from day one for your future role with us through challenging tasks, exciting projects, and real responsibility. Each START IN program is tailored to you personally. Bring your creativity, your passion, and your pioneering spirit — and kick‑start your professional future with us!

Are you planning the perfect start to your career and want to get the best possible start in the professional world? Then you've come to the right place! You will have the opportunity to get to know the various production processes and technologies at BASF Chemetall & Coatings over a period of 18 to 24 months and build up in-depth expertise in a dynamic and innovative industry.

What You Can Expect

• Three to four stations where you will gain extensive insights and experience in the field of industrial engineering, preparing you ideally for your future target position in a production‑related environment at the Langelsheim site.
• Active participation in a wide range of practical activities/projects, e.g., in the asset‑related environment of our production facilities with a focus on plant optimization, in the planning and assembly phase of investment projects, or in the development and optimization of production processes within an international community of experts.
• Direct involvement in our surface treatment production facilities and independent planning and implementation of activities for process improvement, digitalization, or process reliability.
• Independent projects to apply your specialist knowledge and continuously expand your network within the international production network of BASF Chemetall & Coatings.
• A three‑ to six‑month assignment abroad or at another business unit, which is an integral part of the program.
• Flexible coordination of your start date.

What You Offer

• Successfully completed master’s degree in process engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering with links to chemistry, or comparable courses of study.
• Practical experience in engineering, e.g., in the form of internships or student project work.
• Initial experience in project management.
• Experience abroad (e.g., internship, semester abroad, student exchange).
• Fluent communication in German and English.

What We Offer

• Permanent employment contract from day one and excellent career opportunities.
• Competitive starting salary plus extensive financial benefits, such as profit sharing, vacation pay, and company pension plan.
• Optimal work‑life balance thanks to flexible working hours and mobile working.
• Company restaurant.
• Promotion of sustainable mobility through JobRad, free parking, and excellent public transport connections.
• Exclusive networking events where you can expand your career network.
• Individually tailored seminars that support your personal development.
• Personal mentoring that supports your professional development.

How to Reach Us

• Romy Marie Gruendel (Talent Acquisition), , Tel.: ‑56730.
• You can also reach our recruiting team here.
• First information about our application process can be found here.

About Us

Learn more about BASF Coatings GmbH at

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