S&T Application Expert

About the Role Based in the Kunshan laboratory, the S&T Application Expert coordinates the application of prototype/development intumescent coatings, supports certification tests in the AP region, and provides field application support and training for local teams. You will work with the global application team to build regional application expertise and develop application processes for new product development.

What You'll Do

• Work with the global application team to build regional application expertise for commercialized intumescent coatings and develop application processes for new product development intumescent coatings.
• Expand knowledge of spray equipment and develop an internal applicator team; communicate with equipment manufacturers to stay current on innovations and maintenance plans.
• Provide feedback to development chemists on prototype formulations with regards to application properties and suggest improvements.
• Identify best equipment and settings for prototypes and new product developments.
• Provide application information for product data sheets and application guidelines.
• Support regionally AP customers/PPG FTS on site, including demonstrations and trainings for site applicators and help to solve application complaints.
• Based in Kunshan, travel 20-60% of work time.
• Align with PPG EHS rules; project planning and goal setting with timelines; ability to respond to emergencies.
• Approve project application reports, inspecting specimen condition, ensuring correct batch numbers and material storage; reject if required and halt applications when needed. Similarly reject substandard specimen samples and unsuitable prep.
• Present and provide feedback to project teams and management.
• Responsible for material, equipment and coating supplies and PPE; stay up-to-date with PPE requirements and interpret SDS to ensure proper PPE usage.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or above, majoring in Mechanical or Chemistry.
• Minimum 5 years' protective coating application experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all types of spray equipment operation, maintenance and application.
• Comfortable working with performance coatings chemicals, single and two components, solvent/water-based and polymers.
• In good physical condition and able to lift up to 25kg containers and work within application durations allowed by safety.
• Familiar with coating inspection equipment such as Elcometer 456, Elcometer 319 or equivalents.
• Knowledge in preparing risk assessments for coating applications.
• Project management experience.
• Experience with coating inspection and troubleshooting; inspector qualification preferred.
• Safe working practice – knowledge of/know where to find details for each application site – risk assessment before application commences.
• Quick at learning & adapting to new application protocols.

Nice to Have

• Inspector qualification preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay ranges and benefits vary by location and are not specified in the posting.