EMEA Primer & Coatings Applications Specialist

Sun Chemical Corporation; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Chemical seeks a Primer and Coating Application Specialist – EMEA to deploy primer and coating strategies for HP Indigo customers, with scope to support other digital printing technologies.

This customer-facing role works with Technology, Product Management and Technical Service teams to gain approvals, provide advisory support on primers and coatings, and to train Sun Chemical staff across EMEA.

Qualifications

• Education: Technical Degree (BS).
• Experience in the printing industry with pressroom knowledge.
• Expert in HP Indigo printing technology; experience running/supporting HP Indigo presses for Label & Packaging.
• Ideally trained to HP Indigo Press Operator Level 2 or 3.
• Previous experience with Flexo UV coatings.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• This is Sun Chemical expert role within EMEA for HP Indigo matters.
• Facilitate and manage HP Indigo primer conversions at customer sites and remotely.
• Support and oversee new product introductions, customer troubleshooting and recommendations.
• Train and educate Sun Chemical Technical Service organization across EMEA to support HP Indigo customers locally.
• Define optimum press parameters and media profiling; document best practices for primers and coatings.
• Manage trial activities for new business opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal teams to provide fitness-for-use guidance and resolve customer issues.
• Participate in strategic technical meetings and process improvement initiatives.
• Report all field activity and complete technical documentation.

Skills

HP Indigo printing technology

Pressroom knowledge

Problem solving

Excellent communication

Education

BS degree in technical field

Job description

Sun Chemical seeks a Primer and Coating Application Specialist – EMEA to deploy primer and coating strategies for HP Indigo customers, with scope to support other digital printing technologies.

This customer-facing role works with Technology, Product Management and Technical Service teams to gain approvals, provide advisory support on primers and coatings, and to train Sun Chemical staff across EMEA.