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Connect Asia Trainee Program - Coatings Young Professionals

The ideal opportunity to further your international career with BASF in Asia

Ready to widen your horizon and step outside your comfort zone? Our Connect Asia Trainee Program for Coatings Young Professionals will connect you to industry experts around the globe who develop, produce and market innovative automotive coatings and refinish products.

This program enables you to gain exposure to different areas such as research, plant operations, account management and technical development through structured job rotation. You will have opportunities to work on exciting projects and take on challenging tasks, while benefiting from excellent support from experienced colleagues. Join the program to enhance your professional experience and network.

Coatings Young Professionals

What is the program about?

24-month tailor-made, comprehensive training program designed to boost your career in the automotive coatings industry
Structured job rotation through different units, including overseas assignments
Available in Japan, China and Thailand
Join BASF’s Coatings division as an industry expert upon completion of the program

Your learning & development

Explore your potential in application technology or technical development
Develop your competencies through mentoring
On-the-job training and opportunities for global and regional project assignments
Build a professional network with BASF colleagues across the globe and with other Connect Asia trainees

Who are we looking for?

Self-starting, committed and enjoy working independently in a challenging environment
Excellent communicator and good command of written and spoken English
Interculturally oriented, having studied or worked abroad
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Science discipline
Internship and/or work experience
Mobile individual who embraces the challenge of working abroad in any of our locations around the world