Innovation Scientist – Powder Coatings

This is an exciting position working to create new powder coatings technologies working with a team of globally based scientists to generate novel, and improved formulations.  Knowledge of resins systems like Fluoropolymers, Epoxies, modified Polyurethanes, additives, and weathering testing.  Generate new IP, and travel to other R&D locations to collaborate.  Highly visible role in a corporate R&D setting!

Responsibilities:

• Create new and innovative powder coating technologies to serve the General Industrial marketplace.
• Develop and manufacture laboratory scale powder paint coatings with conventional and novel raw materials to meet specific performance requirements.
• Prepare and test powder coating formulations with various application methods and QC metrics to assure quality and customer satisfaction.
• Assist with manufacturing and scale up support when required along with customer interactions to ensure success across the entire value chain.
• Interact with the technical and market teams in business units to identify product / technology needs and challenges, provides technical input and support as required.
• Working with a team and independently, develop solutions to overcome technical barriers of powder technology development.
• Ensure appropriate IP protection by timely submitting invention disclosure and patent application.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team members to capture new technologies for coatings as well as direct their development.
• Support competitive monitoring of focus areas relevant to business units.
• Leveraging learnings and good practices to business units.
• Train and/or guide junior level chemists.
• Adhere to all quality and safety policies and procedures.

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Stephanie Kemp at skemp@cps4jobs.com.

JO:  94.25SK

Salary

$100,000 - $150,000 + Bonus

Benefits

All major medical, dental, life, 401K, pension, bonus plan, STD, LTD, pet insurance, vacation, PTO, and more.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment (without now or in the future needing sponsorship for employment work visa and/or permanent resident status).
• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field.
• 4+ years of experience working with powder coating technology.
• 5+ years of experience in an industrial R&D setting.
• Must understand polymer structure and property relationships.
• Must understand coating chemistry / crosslinking reactions and curing mechanisms.
• Must have problem solving, project management, and presentation skills.
• Apply professional chemistry principles and practices.
• Operate a variety of types of laboratory equipment.
• Formulate / modify coatings as needed.
• Interpret and apply department policies and procedures and applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Communicate technical information.
• Solve problems and recommend solutions.
• Prioritize daily project tasks.
• Apply a general understanding of the paint manufacturing process.
• Utilize Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Minitab, and other applicable applications.
• Communicate with co-workers to provide and receive directions.
• Understand the basic principles of Lean Six Sigma methodology for design and manufacturing environments.
• Utilize 6S safety / cleanliness methodology and follow all plant safety procedures.
• Must be able, with or without reasonable accommodation, to determine the difference between colors so you can correctly tint paint to the colors desired by customers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree of higher in a Science related area.
• Strong knowledge of powder coatings formulation and manufacturing methodology including TGIC / HAA / Hybrids / Acrylic / FEVE technology types.
• 7+ years of experience in an industrial R&D setting.
• 6+ years of experience relevant to industrial coating technology.
• Knowledge and experience with Stage Gate product development methods.
• Knowledge and experience with analytical and materials science tools.
• Knowledge and experience with DFSS and DOE.
• Knowledge and experience with Patent Filing and Intellectual Property procedures.
• Exhibit an in-depth understanding of coating formulation and how it relates to coating requirements.
• Expertise in Design for Six Sigma (DFSS).

Travel Requirements:  40%.

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Stephanie Kemp at skemp@cps4jobs.com.

JO:  94.25SK