Job Description

Digital Hub Kuala Lumpur attracts, grows, and develops passionate people who will meaningfully impact the digital future of BASF. Come join us and be a part of our digitalization journey.

As one of the world's largest chemical companies, BASF is on a mission to create chemistry with a sustainable future. The Digital Hub Kuala Lumpur, alongside four other Digital Hubs across the globe are part of the technology powerhouse driving our vision. Join our organization and make an impact in an inclusive and diverse work environment. We value individual differences and provide opportunities for you to contribute your unique perspective towards our collective goals.

What you can Expect:

We are the team Production Artificial Intelligence - Advanced Data Analytics and provide BASF wide solutions for multiple application areas within Production. We cover the entire model lifecycle from development, training, and over deployment to operation. In this context, you will be acting as a driving force in our interdisciplinary team, creating innovative solutions with our internal business partner.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with a cross-functional team of data scientists and solution engineers to design, prototype, deploy, and maintain AI use cases (e.g., Computer Vision or Generative AI). Champion continuous solution improvement, from initial deployment to iterative upgrades managing stakeholder expectations and ensuring scalability across different sites. Work directly with production-plant colleagues in Ludwigshafen and global regions one-on-one, agile collaborations, ensuring they feel supported and empowered to adopt AI and digital innovations. Apply effective change management principles to increase solution adoption, reimagine workflows, and coach colleagues through both communication and training initiatives. Develop and spearhead digital strategies and roadmaps in alignment with business objectives, scouting emerging technologies, proposing innovative solutions, and guiding digital transformation efforts.

Requirements:

You hold a Master or PhD in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or a related field experience in production plants, manufacturing processes, or digital transformation is a plus. You have solid project management experience with a proven track record of implementing projects in production environments. You already gained working knowledge in the development of complex data science software solutions, preferably cloud-based applications. You have good knowledge in machine learning with Python and (graph-)databases and you are experienced in building solutions with cloud technology (Microsoft Azure). You are very familiar with technologies around Computer Vision, Generative AI and analytics to process sensor / time-series data. Ideally you have working experience in agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum) and DevOps concepts and working with P&IDs. Your profile is completed by your creative and motivated working style with a strong focus on innovation and customers as well as your excellent communication and presentation skills in English and German which define you as an effective team player.

What do we offer:

Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse, high-performing team that values innovation, open knowledge sharing, and trust driving success through collective expertise. From day one, you'll take on meaningful responsibilities, shaping real changes in our operations and helping to drive your career forward within BASF.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future.

We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of EUR68.9 billion in 2023.

BASF is committed to empowering its employees to pursue their interests and explore emerging technologies. By investing in top-quality tools and promoting cross-functional collaboration, we encourage our team members to drive positive change within our organization. Come join us and be a part of our digitalization journey.

Further Information at https://go.basf.net/careers_digitalhubkl