Customer Development Chemist

Ppg

The Role

Overview

Develop, test, and improve paint products; provide technical support to manufacturing and sales.

Key Responsibilities

  • product development
  • material testing
  • product improvement
  • technical support
  • formula optimization
  • cost efficiency

Tasks

-Develop, formulate and test new products -Conduct testing and verification of alternate sources of raw materials -Under guidance and supervision, maintain and improve existing products -Provide technical advice to sales, marketing and customers -Optimize formulas to help improve manufacturing efficiency -Achieving product quality at minimum cost

Requirements

  • paint application
  • surface coatings
  • 2-4 years
  • product development
  • manufacturing
  • bsc chemistry

What You Bring

-Knowledge of relevant paint application processes -2-4 years’ experience in the surface coatings industry gained in product development and technical service -Good knowledge of manufacturing processes -Bachelor of Science or equivalent with a chemistry major, or significant industry experience

Benefits

-Access to corporate discounts, including Where Fit, that provide wellness benefits to our employees. -PPG Recognition programs. -Generous discounts on PPG products through our company-owned store network. -Opportunities for development and long-term career progression. -Give back to local communities with our PPG Colorful communities program.

The Company

About Ppg

-A global leader in coatings and specialty materials. -A history of innovation has enabled the development of cutting-edge products for diverse industries worldwide. -Serves multiple sectors, including automotive, aerospace, industrial, and consumer goods. -Strong presence in more than 70 countries with a vast portfolio of products and services. -Provides high-performance coatings to help businesses protect and beautify their assets. -Products are used across industries ranging from automotive to marine and construction. -Research and development efforts focus on creating sustainable and durable solutions. -Expanded market position through strategic acquisitions in recent years. -Recognized as a leader in materials science and coatings technology.

Sector Specialisms

Aerospace

Automotive OEM

Automotive Refinish

Industrial Coatings

Packaging Coatings

Protective & Marine Coatings

Civil Infrastructure

Offshore

Petrochemical

Power

Marine New-Build

Marine Dry Dock

Marine Sea Stock

Electrocoating

Customer Development Chemist at Ppg in Clayton, Victoria, Australia