Senior Specialist - Technical Development PU Systems Conti

Company: BASF SE
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

In the Performance Materials Division, we develop innovative plastics and foams for all kinds of applications. Whether it is for cars, buildings or sporting goods - we always look for the ideal material solution. To do this, we work closely with our customers: from production and logistics to research and sales, all the way to component testing, design consulting and simulation.WHAT YOU CAN EXPECTThe candidate coordinates and supports the technical development activities for a sub-region accordingly to Marketing, Technical Development guidelines. Provides technical support to a selected market/country/customers portfolio.The main tasks will be:

• Strategic customer service: conduct technical account management and technical steering of cross-regional key accounts regarding selection, processing, registration and approval of products. Solving processing problems and providing advice on general processing issues.
• Develop customer specific product specifications in cooperation with product development, quality management and performance management.
• Manage technically a defined product portfolio for a sub region, assess whether it is technically necessary to develop new products and assess the technical feasibility, translating the demands of applications into product specifications - both locally and regionally.
• Coordinate the sub regional technical contact cube, i.e. ensuring the flow of technical information within the business unit. Collecting information on competitors' products and technologies, observing technical market and development trends for regulatory purposes and in order to contribute to creating road maps.
• Provide technical management for launching newly developed products on the market. Involvement in global product positioning.
• Participate in the relevant segment teams (Marketing/Product Development) and report e.g. via Salesforce.
• Mentor and coach new colleagues and provide functional leadership of subregional/project team members.
• Support product development colleagues in developing and positioning new materials in selected applications.WHAT YOU OFFER
  • Degree in chemical subjects.
  • Extensive experience in a customer technical support position.
  • Excellent communications skills and fluency in English.
  • Customer and goal oriented.WHAT WE OFFERGrowth opportunities in a multinational and multibusiness context. We offer benefits that satisfy the necessities and expectations of our workers in the areas of training and development, work environment, retribution.HOW TO REACH USABOUT USBASF Italia S.p.A. is the main company of the group in Italy. Its products are used in various different sectors such as in construction, agriculture, packaging, and automotive. Solutions and people from BASF Italia contribute to the success of hundreds of clients that need to successfully take on global challenges: environmental, energetic efficiency, nutrition and mobility.Become a part of our winning formula for success and develop the future with us -- in a global team that embraces inclusion and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That's what we call you@BASF.We aim to form the best team by bringing together people with unique backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Our differences make us stronger and more vibrant. And an open, creative and supportive work environment inspires us to achieve exceptional results.Please note that we do not return paper applications including folders. Please submit copies only and no original documents.
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