Careers
Be part of the Coatings Team! At BASF’s Coatings division, we offer a wealth of opportunities to add new color to your career.
Bring your creativity, ideas, and skill! Whether you’re developing new software to calculate color formulas, training painters worldwide, purchasing our raw materials, or mixing batches of paint, there’s a place for you. Do you want to work for an open-minded company that is well-represented on every continent? Do you want to combine career and family? Whether you wish to join us as an intern, an apprentice, a recent graduate or an expert, we offer all kinds of interesting ways to learn and grow. See for yourself!

"BASF is the place to be if you are looking for growth in a changing world. It is also a place where our voices are heard, our feedback is welcome, and we are appreciated and valued as employees."
Uma Maheswari, Chemist, Singapore

"BASF has provided me with the coaching, direct mentorship and development opportunities that will be critical to my career growth. In my experience, BASF is a company that genuinely values its employees and helps them achieve their career goals."
Justin Davis, Manager of Distribution, USA

"I have two main expectations in my career. One is creating additional value for my company, the other is learning from others to improve myself. I’m happy to say both expectations are on the road. We have an excellent team, and our projects have led to lower cost and more efficiency."
Helen Gao, Production Planning Manager, Shanghai

„Cultural diversity remains omnipresent throughout the entire organization. I had the pleasure to work with French & Mexican colleagues in Shanghai, American & Australian colleagues in Hong Kong, and South African & Indian colleagues in Münster. Each and every person is appreciated regardless of ethnicity, style & mindset.”
Christian Schimetschka, Digital Product Manager, Germany
10 reasons why you should work in BASF's Coatings division
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Work in an environment that inspires, supports and connects
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Develop your career and your life
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Innovate in a forward looking, customer-centered company
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Think outside the box and bring your own ideas
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Drive diversity in people, opinions, and experiences
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Expose yourself to international teams and culture
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Start the digital age with us
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Enjoy work/life balance
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Earn competitive wage and benefits
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Feel the passion for coatings
We believe that when our customers win, we win. We work closely with our customers and partners to find efficient solutions for sustainable market success. Our people work side-by-side in auto plants and body shops worldwide to offer top-quality products and service. Our knowledge and experience are available exactly where both are needed.
To stay ahead in a competitive market, you have to be innovative. That’s why we want team members with brilliant, creative ideas to innovate and create the coatings of the future.