Starters in mechanical engineering

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

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

You can expect a challenging package of task with many responsibilities from day one.

By an integrated approach and the interdisciplinary cooperation with multiple colleagues, we ensure BASF’s success on long term

Looking for a first job experience? You can be sure you will find it at BASF.

You have a master’s degree in mechanics and you just graduated. You are not afraid for a challenge.  

You always work analytic and 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.

Engineers in mechanics can work at different departments like engineering or in production plants. Other departments like supply chain, procurement, infrastructure and many other belong to the possibilities as well.

You can start to work at the following BASF sites:

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

Engineers in mechanical engineering can expect different tasks depending on their role, like:

• Efficiently planning and executing maintenance tasks on a daily base or in the framework of shutdowns.
• Working on investment projects
• Intervene as a technical expert
• …

You can expect an extensive offer of training courses with a strong focus on on-the-job training by your skilled and motivated team. During the first months you will have the help of a buddy who will guide you in our company.

From this position on you can further develop in several ways by performing several tasks in Belgium or across borders. 

Every year BASF Antwerp searches for graduating engineers from different study branches who are interested in working in chemical industry.

During your last master year we come to Ghent and Leuven on several moments to get to meet you.

Don’t miss our annual BASF Meet & Greet in November or December. During these pleasant evenings you get the chance to get to know BASF and our colleagues.

At the VTK job fairs in Leuven and Ghent you can apply for the Young Graduates selection process.