Technology Manager Hydrogenation Catalysts

The Catalysts Division is the world's leading supplier of environmental and process catalysts. We develop technologies for air protection, fuel production and for efficient manufacturing of chemicals and other products, including battery materials. We help our customers to be even more successful with our knowledge of precious and base metals and our passion for innovation.

In our unit Global Business Management Hydrogenation & Specialty Catalysts we promote and sell catalysts based on a profound market research. We develop and advertise new products to drive sustainable innovations together with our customers.

• As a Technology Manager, you assist customers in selecting the appropriate catalyst and/or technology, offering troubleshooting support in collaboration with the Commercial Account Manager.
• You prepare technical proposals and quotations, considering design, performance, warranties, and liabilities.
• In cases where performance warranties are offered, you develop warranty offers, including price proposals, in alignment with the Global Marketing Manager.
• Your role involves generating and presenting market and customer-driven ideas for incremental innovations, driving the opportunity management process internally, and developing solutions.
• Additionally, you actively gather and document intelligence on technology, customers, and competitors, drive new product launches, explore new applications for existing products and support R&D activities.

• PhD or Master's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering
• 5 years or more of technical experience in the field of chemical catalysts is an advantage
• preferably experience with customer interaction
• good communication skills and ability to work across organizational boundaries

• Development discussions and programs so that you can reach your full potential.
• A secure work environment because your health, safety and wellbeing is always our top priority.
• Onboarding to help you settle in quickly, ensuring you are part of the BASF team from day one.
• Your contribution to a sustainable future because sustainability lies at the heart of everything we do and is a driver of growth.

Do you have any questions about the application process or the position? Please reach out to: Chandery Thiel (Talent Acquisition), , Tel.:

First information about our application process can be found here:

BASF Process Catalysts GmbH is part of BASF SE, the world's largest chemical company. We are a leading supplier in the development, distribution and production of catalyst carriers and adsorbents. Our products are used in a variety of applications in the chemical or automotive industries, including air and natural gas treatment or as catalysts. For more information about BASF Process Catalysts GmbH, please visit:

Because we are counting on innovative solutions, on sustainable actions, and on connected thinking. And on you. Become a part of our formula for success and develop the future with us - in a global team that embraces diversity and equal opportunities irrespective of gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief.