Summer Data Science/Computer Engineering Internship

Job Description

Here’s a detailed description of BASF and the Summer Data Science/Computer Engineering Internship:

### About the Company

BASF is the world’s leading chemical company, dedicated to creating chemistry through the power of connected minds. The company aims to build a more sustainable future by balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. BASF helps customers across nearly every industry meet current and future societal needs through science and innovation.

BASF prides itself on providing a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety and the safety of its employees and the communities in which it operates. There is a commitment to forming the best teams, with a particular focus on lifelong learning and career development for its employees.

BASF is highly committed to creating an exceptional workplace that values diversity and prioritizes employee well-being and development. This commitment has been widely recognized through various awards and accolades:
• In 2024, BASF received Business Group on Health’s Best Employers: Excellence in Health & Well-being award.
• Ranked on the Top 50 Employers list by the readers of Minority Engineer Magazine.
• Ranked 22nd on Fair360’s (formerly Diversity Inc) Top 50 Companies List.
• Named one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes and Statista.
• Achieved a top score in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index for the 10th consecutive year, earning the 2023-2024 “Equality 100 Award” as a Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.

The company encourages employees to “Create Your Own Chemistry” through its You@BASF suite of benefits, perks, programs, and unique opportunities designed to support employees throughout their life and career stages. These total rewards extend beyond a paycheck and include:
• Competitive health and insurance plans.
• Robust retirement benefits with company-matching contributions.
• An emphasis on continuous learning.
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth, network expansion, and building a rewarding and dynamic career within a large, global organization.
• Enhanced career and leadership development through planned assignments.
• Development of technical expertise and the ability to network with upper-level management.
• A comprehensive program of employee benefits, including flexible work arrangements and a competitive retirement savings plan.

BASF also emphasizes pay transparency, stating that the competitive pay range for this role is $2,000 – $2,320 on a biweekly basis, with actual pay determined by education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors. They are an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination based on various protected characteristics.

### About the Job: Summer Data Science/Computer Engineering Internship – Geismar, LA

This is a Summer Data Science/Computer Engineering Internship position located in Geismar, LA. The program is designed for highly motivated undergraduate and graduate students and spans 10 to 12 weeks during the summer, with a potential start date in late May/early June 2026.

Key aspects of the internship program include:

• Rotational Program: Interns will gain exposure to how data science is applied across various domains by joining production, business, and research and development teams. This allows for learning about different use-cases for data science and various problem-solving approaches.
• Networking: Opportunities to build a global network with experts from diverse fields and collaborate with individuals possessing a wide range of knowledge.
• Hands-on Projects: Interns will be ‘hands-on’ and have the opportunity to lead high-value projects, executing deliverables through all phases of an analytics project, from definition to completion.
• Deliverables:
• Development of machine learning and optimization models.
• Collaboration with other functions to gather and validate necessary data.
• Presenting project results and benefits to key stakeholders and internal clients.
• Communicating ideas and solutions to a broad community of non-mathematicians.
• Acting as a driving force in international and interdisciplinary project teams.
• Technical Skill Development: BASF encourages taking on new challenges and growing technical skills. Interns will work with and learn various tools and technologies, including:
• Programming Languages: Python and R
• Web Frameworks/Libraries: RShiny, Dash, Flask, HTML
• Version Control: Git
• Databases: SQL
• Data Visualization: Tableau and PowerBI
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Databricks, and Azure
• Containerization/Environments: Virtual environments and Docker containers
• Broader Exposure: Beyond data science, interns will be exposed to the leadership, technical, and scientific aspects of plant engineering, and will also work in areas of safety and environment to uphold BASF’s high standards.
• Presentation Opportunity: Upon completion of the internship, interns will have the opportunity to present their summer project to other interns, BASF employees, and senior leaders.
• Future Opportunities: The internship provides an opportunity for consideration for future roles within the organization.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Academic Standing:
• Undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Data Science/Computer Engineering.
• Specifically, College Sophomores and Juniors (expected graduation between April 2027 and July 2028).
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without restrictions or the need for future sponsorship.
• Experience & Skills:
• Demonstrated previous leadership experience and academic achievement.
• Programming experience in R and Python is required for some projects.
• Basic knowledge of machine learning, artificial intelligence, big data, and new technologies.
• Active participation in extracurricular activities and on-campus organizations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding work ethic and leadership potential.
• Previous internship/co-op experience is a plus.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Interview Process:
If selected for an interview, candidates will participate in a 45-minute interview with BASF representatives on-site at the Geismar location.