Product Development Chemist, Experienced at PPG Industries

Tianjin, Tianjin, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Development, Industrial Coatings, Passive Fire Protective, Experimental Design, Data Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Novel Testing Technique, Technical Reporting, Patent Filing, Formula Development, Epoxy, Acrylic, WB, Stage-Gate Process, DoE, FMEA

Industry

Paint;Coating;and Adhesive Manufacturing

Description

As a Product Development Chemist, you will perform independently or as part of a team to create profitable, patentable or new technical innovations to support our growth in industrial coatings. You will have a working knowledge of the SBU's business, the SBU's competitors and internal PPG functions that influence the SBU's success. You need the ability to design test and clear reports to fit the market needs, modify the current products to reduce technical problems and provide competitive solutions in short time, takes responsibility for technical communication with global team. You will report to Product Development Manager. Your working location will be in Tianjin. Key Responsibilities Develop solutions/platform/technology independently for Industrial Coatings especially for Passive Fire Protective related products. Responsible for the action plans. experimental design (DOE), data analysis, record and report according to PPG required way. Use fundamental principles to solve problems and identify root causes using related tools. And develop the novel testing technique and fully utilize the available resource to solve complex problem. Participate in the R&D conferences as project champion, present and communicate the updates on projects progress frequently. Both written reports and live presentation are required to be in English. Drive excellence in technical reporting, and where applicable, patent filing. Assist supervisor to monitor scientific literature and competitors activities. Establish partnership with other global PPG labs across all levels of the team; Collaborate with manufacturing / Customer Development team to make flawless introduction of new technologies at the customer line. Lead problem solving efforts during launch. Establish trust and respect across the PPG technical community, leverage One PPG to 'search and reapply' technologies developed in other SBU. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or above in the field of Chemistry, polymer, material sciences, chemical engineering or related major. 5+ years of working experience of fundamental research, product research or development. Must have independent formula development experience at least one of Epoxy, Acrylic, WB; Stage-gate product development process knowledge. Expertise in product development, effective with process, methodology and tools (DoE, CTQ, FMEA etc) Fluent in English and mandarin, could be independently attend teams calls globally About us: Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday. PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter. At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources. PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. PPG is the world’s leading coatings company, serving more industries than any of our competitors. From automobiles and jetliners to wind turbine blades, and from ocean-going vessels and water tanks to family homes, our coatings and specialty materials help our customers protect, enhance and beautify valued assets. As part of our team, you’ll have access to world-class customers, industry experts, the best and brightest colleagues, and leading-edge technology.

Responsibilities

The chemist will independently develop profitable, patentable innovations for industrial coatings, focusing on Passive Fire Protective products, and will be responsible for action plans, experimental design, data analysis, and reporting. Key duties also involve leading problem-solving efforts, driving technical reporting, and collaborating with global teams and manufacturing for successful technology introduction.