• Testing/support of existing technologies, products and processes

• Developing fundamental understanding of key coating and technology attributes

• Manage the effective planning and day to day requirements for assigned projects and support activities

• Understands drivers for work and has basic understanding of external customer requirements, asks questions to clarify where required

• Uses best practice/past solutions to design, develop, carry-out, evaluate & interpret experiments for review with manager or senior colleague

• Contribute to test method development as needed, in order to better understand and evaluate coating properties and performance

• Effectively collate and report results, proposes conclusions and recommendations within agreed timescales using appropriate methods. Explains function/technical concepts in a way that technical team understands its value

• Plan, conduct and evaluate trials (e.g. application, production processes, equipment) as required

• Effective communication and liaison with others within the team, MPY, RD&I, Technology Team and Marketing

• Prepare formulation/technology transfer packages e.g. into production environment as required

• Demonstrate an understanding of IP, legislative demands, standard products &/or technologies, including application and testing recommendations in pertinent fields

• Identifies improvement needs and suggests improvement activities/projects. Supports roll-out of improvement solutions

• Maintains a safe working environment e.g. member of 5S team, supports H&S engagement audits, supporting BBS processes.

Requirements

• PhD, Masters or BSc degree or equivalent

• Min. 3 years of working experience in R&D, preferably with experience with paint formulating

• Good analytical skills, with eye for details

• Proficient in English and able to communicate well with respective stakeholders

Work location: Tuas

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