Application Development Specialist/Chemical Engineer

NanoTech Innovation Inc.; Richmond; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NanoTech Innovation Inc. in Richmond, BC is seeking a technically strong specialist to support product development, application consultations, and B2B project opportunities.

You will work with our R&D and field teams to help customers apply coatings effectively and understand coating performance in real-world settings. The role suits someone with a background in chemical engineering, materials science, or coatings technology who can translate complex concepts into practical guidance, prepare

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in technical, industrial, or coatings-related roles.
• Experience explaining technical concepts to non-technical customers.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support R&D, coating evaluations, and application trials.
• Assess projects for surface conditions, prep requirements, and coating compatibility.
• Prepare technical notes, application guidance, and project-specific recommendations.
• Support product demonstrations, field trials, and customer questions.
• Assist with communication of project value, including cost/time savings.

Skills

Coatings experience

CRM experience

Education

Chemical Engineering

Materials Science

Chemistry

Coatings Technology

Corrosion Engineering

Tools

CRM

Job description

NanoTech Innovation Inc. is a Canadian advanced materials company based in Richmond, BC. We develop sustainable corrosion mitigation coatings for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure applications.

Our product line includes AnarPrime for B2B applications and RustAct for consumer and DIY use. These waterborne rust converter products are designed to restore and protect corroded metal surfaces with reduced surface preparation compared to conventional methods such as abrasive blasting.

We work with painting contractors, facility managers, industrial clients, and maintenance teams to help extend asset life, reduce downtime, and make corrosion restoration projects more efficient.

About the Role

We are looking for a technically strong specialist who can support product development/improvement, application consultations, and assist with B2B project opportunities. This role may be a strong fit for someone with a background in chemical engineering, materials science, paints, coatings, polymers, corrosion, applied chemistry, or a related technical field. The successful candidate will work closely with our technical team and will support R&D, coating evaluations, project assessments, application guidance, and help client/contractor understand how the product should be applied effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Support R&D, coating evaluations, and application trials.
• Help assess projects for surface conditions, preparation requirements, and coating compatibility.
• Prepare technical notes, application guidance, and project-specific recommendations.
• Support product demonstrations, field trials, and customer application questions.
• Support application projects related to industrial maintenance, surface preparation, coating application, and field performance evaluation.
• Participate in discussions related to coating formulation, coating application methods, inspection requirements, and project-specific technical considerations.
• Help improve technical documentation, FAQs, and application procedures.
• Make calls and set up meetings with contractors, facility managers, and industrial clients.
• Explain technical concepts in clear, practical language.
• Support technical presentations, project reviews, and proposal preparation.
• Help communicate project value, including reduced prep time, reduced downtime, asset life extension, and potential cost savings.
• Record customer questions, objections, and feedback to improve product, sales materials, scripts, and follow-up.

About You

You are practical, curious, and comfortable working between lab, field application, and customer conversations.

You are comfortable asking questions, explaining technical information, and supporting business discussions with customers.

You have:

• 3+ years of relevant experience in a technical, industrial, maintenance, coatings, application support, project coordination, or related role.
• Education or experience in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Polymer Science, Coatings Technology, Corrosion Engineering, or a related field.
• Interest or experience in coatings, polymers, surface treatment, corrosion protection, construction materials, or industrial maintenance.
• Ability to explain technical information clearly to non-technical customers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Attention to detail in testing, documentation, CRM notes, and follow-up.
• Practical understanding that customers care about cost, time, downtime, risk, and ease of application.

Nice to Have

• Experience with industrial coatings, paints, primers, corrosion protection, or surface preparation.
• Familiarity with SDS, TDS, application guides, technical reports, or product specifications.
• Familiarity with ASTM, ISO, SSPC, AMPP/NACE, or coating system concepts.
• Experience speaking with contractors, engineers, facility teams, or industrial clients.
• Experience with CRM, proposals, customer presentations, or technical project support.

Location & Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• This position is primarily in-person, with some flexibility for remote work where appropriate based on the nature of the tasks and project requirements.
• Occasional local site visits, customer meetings, or product demonstrations may be required.

Compensation

Compensation will depend on experience and technical background.

The package may include a base salary plus performance-based incentives related to qualified opportunities, successful projects, or technical sales support outcomes.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.