Automation Engineer – 1 Year Contract

About the role

We are looking for an Automation Engineer to join BASF’s Global Technology Unit in Kuala Lumpur on a one‑year contract. The role focuses on designing, building and supporting robotic process automation (RPA) solutions that streamline business processes across the Asia‑Pacific region and globally.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain automated workflows using UiPath RPA and Microsoft Power Automate.
• Integrate automation solutions with enterprise systems such as SAP, SharePoint, databases and cloud services through REST APIs and connectors.
• Collaborate with Global Business Enablement and solution delivery teams to implement IT solutions for the Global Business Services division.
• Participate in a global Community of Practice to promote citizen‑development technologies across BASF locations.
• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for deployed automation bots.

Required profile

• Technical background in automation technologies and RPA tools.
• Ability to work in a multicultural, globally distributed team.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication in English.

Required skills

• UiPath RPA
• Microsoft Power Automate
• REST API integration
• SAP
• SharePoint
• Database connectivity
• Cloud services (e.g., Azure, AWS)