{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4aefe8f0cd6c8d0b26fffc22","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4aefe8f0cd6c8d0b26fffc22","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4aefe8f0cd6c8d0b26fffc22","title":"Technical Development Program (TDP) - Mechanical Engineering Class of 2026","description":"Technical Development Program (TDP) - Mechanical Engineering Class of 2026\nFreeport, Texas\nThe world needs solutions, and we need you!\n\nAt BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.\n\nWe provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety and the safety of our employees and the communities in which we operate. We are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and career development.\n\nAt BASF, we are committed to creating an exceptional workplace that values diversity and prioritizes our employees' well-being and development. Our dedication has been recognized through various awards and accolades. In 2024, BASF received Business Group on Health’s Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being award and ranked on the Top 50 Employers list by the readers of Minority Engineer Magazine. Fair360 (formerly Diversity Inc) also ranked us 22 on their Top 50 Companies List, and we were named one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes and Statista. For the 10th consecutive year, we are proud to have achieved a top score in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index, earning the 2023-2024 “Equality 100 Award\" as a Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.\nCome join us on our journey to create innovative solutions for a sustainable future!\nWhere the Chemistry Happens..\nBASF's Technical Development Programs (TDPs) were created to meet the needs of the business within the Gulf Coast by providing highly motivated, local university students that are graduating in engineering an opportunity to enhance their technical and manufacturing engineering skills through a variety of diverse learning experiences. Participants will contribute to rotational assignments within Freeport, Texas. They will develop technical skills and a deeper understanding for manufacturing, while fulfilling specific business needs. Participants also have the opportunity to assess their capabilities, skills, and interests and gain valuable exposure to BASF's culture, values, and decision-makers.\nBelong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF\nApply for the BASF Mechanical Engineering TDP Program!\nProgram Summary:\nAPPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS RECEIVING A BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING BETWEEN DECEMBER 2025 - MAY 2026.\nAs a highly motivated rising graduate, you will participate in a 24-month engineering rotational program with two, one-year rotations in various technical areas, including: Manufacturing/Operations and Maintenance\nSuccessfully engaging across the business, you will be exposed to the technical and scientific aspects of plant engineering, while also working in areas of safety and environment to uphold our high standards\nUpon your completion of the program, you may be offered direct placement within the organization in a variety of disciplines in engineering and production\nPotential start dates are Spring/Summer 2026\nCreate your own chemistry: What We Offer You...\nAdding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you—the whole you—in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.\nThe total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.\nEnhanced career and technical development, and value delivery to BASF through planned assignments\nDevelopment of your technical expertise and the ability to network with upper level management throughout BASF\nA comprehensive program of employee benefits and a competitive retirement savings plan\n\nTo learn more about our programs, visit: www.basf.com/universitycareers.\n\nFormula for Success...\nGraduates receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering between December 2025 – May 2026\nDemonstrated academic achievement (minimum GPA 3.0)\nAuthorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future without restrictions or future sponsorship\nActive participation in extra-curricular activities and on-campus organizations\nExcellent written and oral communication skills\nPrevious internship/co-op experience is a plus\nPrivacy statement\n\nBASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud.\nEqual employment opportunities\n\nWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.\nApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.","company":"Basfdf1bf73","rawCompany":"basfdf1bf73","city":"Freeport","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:41:31.957Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2041.00","title":"Chemical Engineers","slug":"chemical-engineers"},{"code":"17-3027.00","title":"Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"mechanical-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"325199","title":"All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-basic-organic-chemical-manufacturing"},{"code":"325998","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-chemical-product-and-preparation-manufacturing"},{"code":"325110","title":"Petrochemical Manufacturing","slug":"petrochemical-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Technical Development Program (TDP) - Mechanical Engineering Class of 2026","description":"Technical Development Program (TDP) - Mechanical Engineering Class of 2026\nFreeport, Texas\nThe world needs solutions, and we need you!\n\nAt BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.\n\nWe provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety and the safety of our employees and the communities in which we operate. We are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and career development.\n\nAt BASF, we are committed to creating an exceptional workplace that values diversity and prioritizes our employees' well-being and development. Our dedication has been recognized through various awards and accolades. In 2024, BASF received Business Group on Health’s Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being award and ranked on the Top 50 Employers list by the readers of Minority Engineer Magazine. Fair360 (formerly Diversity Inc) also ranked us 22 on their Top 50 Companies List, and we were named one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes and Statista. For the 10th consecutive year, we are proud to have achieved a top score in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index, earning the 2023-2024 “Equality 100 Award\" as a Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.\nCome join us on our journey to create innovative solutions for a sustainable future!\nWhere the Chemistry Happens..\nBASF's Technical Development Programs (TDPs) were created to meet the needs of the business within the Gulf Coast by providing highly motivated, local university students that are graduating in engineering an opportunity to enhance their technical and manufacturing engineering skills through a variety of diverse learning experiences. Participants will contribute to rotational assignments within Freeport, Texas. They will develop technical skills and a deeper understanding for manufacturing, while fulfilling specific business needs. Participants also have the opportunity to assess their capabilities, skills, and interests and gain valuable exposure to BASF's culture, values, and decision-makers.\nBelong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF\nApply for the BASF Mechanical Engineering TDP Program!\nProgram Summary:\nAPPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS RECEIVING A BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING BETWEEN DECEMBER 2025 - MAY 2026.\nAs a highly motivated rising graduate, you will participate in a 24-month engineering rotational program with two, one-year rotations in various technical areas, including: Manufacturing/Operations and Maintenance\nSuccessfully engaging across the business, you will be exposed to the technical and scientific aspects of plant engineering, while also working in areas of safety and environment to uphold our high standards\nUpon your completion of the program, you may be offered direct placement within the organization in a variety of disciplines in engineering and production\nPotential start dates are Spring/Summer 2026\nCreate your own chemistry: What We Offer You...\nAdding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you—the whole you—in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.\nThe total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.\nEnhanced career and technical development, and value delivery to BASF through planned assignments\nDevelopment of your technical expertise and the ability to network with upper level management throughout BASF\nA comprehensive program of employee benefits and a competitive retirement savings plan\n\nTo learn more about our programs, visit: www.basf.com/universitycareers.\n\nFormula for Success...\nGraduates receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering between December 2025 – May 2026\nDemonstrated academic achievement (minimum GPA 3.0)\nAuthorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future without restrictions or future sponsorship\nActive participation in extra-curricular activities and on-campus organizations\nExcellent written and oral communication skills\nPrevious internship/co-op experience is a plus\nPrivacy statement\n\nBASF takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact myhr@basf.com to report fraud.\nEqual employment opportunities\n\nWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.\nApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:41:31.957Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:41:31.957Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Basfdf1bf73","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Freeport","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"4aefe8f0cd6c8d0b26fffc22"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4aefe8f0cd6c8d0b26fffc22"}}