Masterbatch Colour Specialist

XPND Indonesia; Bekasi; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 280,000,000; Full time

Job summary

XPND Indonesia is seeking a Colour Matching Specialist to develop and adjust colour formulations for a variety of plastics, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and production standards. You will conduct end-to-end colour matching, run trials with injection molding and related processes, and document results with LAB/ΔE measurements.

The role requires hands-on experience in the colour matching process within the plastic industry, strong pigment knowledge, and collaboration with R&D, QC,

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in colour matching.
• Hands-on experience in colour matching within the plastic industry.
• Good understanding of pigment characteristics and plastic materials.
• Experience with spectrophotometers and LAB/ΔE measurements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and adjust colour formulations based on customer requirements, target samples, and production standards.
• Conduct end-to-end colour matching processes, including pigment selection, formulation, trial, adjustment, and final approval.
• Perform colour trials using plastic processing equipment (injection molding, blow molding, etc.).
• Measure and evaluate colour accuracy using spectrophotometers (LAB and ΔE).
• Coordinate with R&D, Quality Control, Production, and Sales to ensure colour consistency.
• Support customer trials and technical discussions as needed.
• Maintain and update colour libraries for traceability.
• Prepare colour samples, formulation records, and laboratory reports.
• Troubleshoot colour variation, pigment dispersion, and material-related issues.

Skills

Colour matching

Spectrophotometer usage

LAB/ΔE analysis

Polymer science knowledge

Material compatibility

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

English communication (advantage)

Education

Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry/Polymer Science/Materials Engineering

Tools

Spectrophotometer

Colour matching software

Laboratory equipment

Job description

XPND Indonesia is seeking a Colour Matching Specialist to develop and adjust colour formulations for a variety of plastics, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and production standards. You will conduct end-to-end colour matching, run trials with injection molding and related processes, and document results with LAB/ΔE measurements.

The role requires hands-on experience in the colour matching process within the plastic industry, strong pigment knowledge, and collaboration with R&D, QC,