Coatings Product Developer - Industrial & Infrastructure

Teknos; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Teknos in Helsinki seeks a Product Development Chemist to strengthen our Protective Coatings business. You will develop new coating solutions, improve existing products and support customer-specific development projects through collaboration with customers, sales, production and suppliers across Teknos.

The role offers a balance of laboratory work, formulation development and international teamwork, with potential growth into broader technical responsibility and leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• A degree in Chemistry or another relevant scientific or technical field.
• Experience in product development, coatings, paints, chemicals or a related industrial environment is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a structured way and manage several priorities.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
• Good communication skills in English; Finnish is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Developing paints and coating solutions for industrial, infrastructure and energy applications.
• Maintaining and improving existing formulations and product performance.
• Customizing products to meet customer-specific requirements.
• Evaluating alternative materials and formulation approaches.
• Planning, conducting and analyzing laboratory tests and performance studies.
• Monitoring developments in raw materials and coating technologies.
• Supporting production through technical problem-solving and process improvements.
• Working with suppliers and maintaining supplier relationships.
• Supporting sales and customers with technical expertise.
• Participating in customer visits and training sessions.
• Collaborating with Teknos laboratories and R&D teams globally.
• Maintaining formulation, testing and project information in system records.

Education

Chemistry degree

Job description

Teknos in Helsinki seeks a Product Development Chemist to strengthen our Protective Coatings business. You will develop new coating solutions, improve existing products and support customer-specific development projects through collaboration with customers, sales, production and suppliers across Teknos.

The role offers a balance of laboratory work, formulation development and international teamwork, with potential growth into broader technical responsibility and leadership opportunities.