Automation/Digitization Engineer

As a Automation/Digitization Engineer, you create chemistry by...

• Acting as the local contact person for automation and digitization (A&D), overseeing the controlling, executing, and coordinating of area-specific projects in collaborating with the EVR digitization team.
• Serving as the local interfacing to specialist departments in automation and digitization, initiating and shaping new projects and initiatives.
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining robust database architectures that are supporting the organization’s applications and business processes.
• Developing and optimizing database queries, storing procedures, and functioning to ensure efficient data retrieval and manipulation.
• Collaborating with application developers for integrating database solutions into software applications such as MES, ensuring seamless data flow and accessing.
• Monitoring/optimizing database performance, and troubleshooting/resolving database-related issues, conducting regular health checks and performance tuning as necessary.
• Ensuring data security and integrity by implementing and maintaining appropriate access controls and backup strategies.
• Analyzing and modeling data requirements, translating business needs into technical specifications and database structures.
• Managing and configuring individual digital application cases, such as creating customized dashboards and reporting.
• Coordinating external service providers in project implementation and tasks.
• Supporting the digital roadmap and implementing individual projects.

If you...

• Have a bachelor’s degree in Automation Technology, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Possess proven experience as an Automation Engineer, Database Developer, Database Architect, or in a similar role.
• Demonstrate strong expertise in database management systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server).
• Have proficiency in SQL and experience with data modelling.
• Are familiar with programming languages such as Python or C# (a plus).
• Hold a solid understanding of database security, backup, and recovery strategies.
• Exhibit excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Possess strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of digitization possibilities and a strong affinity for OT/IT.
• Have experience in low-code programming.
• Have a strong analytical thinking ability and a goal- and results-oriented work style.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!