Automation/Digitalization Engineer

Automation/Digitalization Engineer

LOCATION McIntyre, GA, USA, 31042 Savannah, GA, USA, 31404 COMPANY BASF Corporation JOB FIELD Digitalization JOB TYPE Permanent JOB ID 136070 FLEXIBLE WORK OPTIONS On-site

Now hiring! Automation/Digitalization Engineer McIntyre, GA / Savannah, GA Relocation Assistance We are looking for a Automation/Digitalization Engineer to join our Performance Chemicals team in McIntyre, GA or Savannah, GA. Come create chemistry with us! As an innovative partner, BASF’s Performance Chemicals division offers chemicals for various customer industries, such as plastics, automotive, refining, lubricants, oilfield and mining. Our highly qualified and experienced team with outstanding market knowledge as well as our innovation platform and application know-how ensure our technological competence to provide excellent solutions to our customers. We are seeking an experienced Automation/Digitalization Engineer to join our Digitalization team within our refining catalyst manufacturing plants. This role is critical for the design, development, and management of our database systems to ensure optimal performance, security, and scalability. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in database management, data modelling, and application development, with a passion for automation and leveraging data to drive business decisions. As a Automation/Digitalization Engineer, you create chemistry by...

• Acting as the local contact for automation and digitization (A&D), overseeing the control, execution, and coordination of area-specific projects in collaboration with the EVR digitization team.
• Serving as the interface to specialist departments, initiating and shaping new automation and digitization projects and initiatives.
• Collaborating with application developers to integrate database solutions into software applications such as MES, ensuring seamless data flow and access.
• Monitoring and optimizing database performance, troubleshooting and resolving database-related issues, and conducting regular health checks and performance tuning.
• 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 digital application use cases, including creating customized dashboards and reports.
• Coordinating external service providers and supporting the digital roadmap and implementation of projects.

If you...

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

About BASF and benefits We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. Benefits include flexible work arrangements, retirement savings plan with company match, well-being programs, family forming benefits, back-up child and elder care, mentoring and career development opportunities, matching gifts, employee crisis support, and employee discounts.

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McIntyre, GA, USA, 31042 | Savannah, GA, USA, 31404 BASF Corporation Digitalization Permanent 136070 Others United States On-site