R&D Engineer (Adhesive)

PT Mikatasa Agung; Tangerang; Presencial; IDR 150.000.000 - 230.000.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

PT Mikatasa Agung is seeking an experienced R&D Chemist/Engineer to drive innovative adhesive formulations for water-based, solvent-based, acrylic, and hot-melt products. You will lead lab trials, validate performance, and support scale-up toward commercial launches.

In this role you will work with Sales, Marketing, Production, and Purchasing to shape new products, pricing strategies, COGS, and GP targets, while evaluating raw materials for cost efficiency and reliability.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering required.
• 3+ years in R&D within the adhesive industry.
• Experience developing water-based and solvent-based adhesives.
• Strong understanding of raw materials, formulation chemistry, production processes.
• Experience with scale-up from lab to production and market launch.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and optimize high-quality adhesive formulations, especially water-based, solvent-based, acrylic, and/or hot melt products.
• Perform product formulation, laboratory trials, and performance evaluations to meet customer requirements and industry standards.
• Benchmark against competitors and identify opportunities for product improvement and innovation.
• Coordinate product testing, validation, and quality evaluation with QA or external labs.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Production, and Purchasing on new product development, pricing, COGS, and GP targets.
• Evaluate raw materials and identify alternatives to improve performance, supply continuity, and cost efficiency.
• Ensure successful scale-up from laboratory trials to production and commercial launch; provide technical support.
• Stay updated with market trends, new technologies, and regulatory requirements related to adhesives.

Conhecimentos

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (Pure Chemistry) or Chemical Engineering

Descrição da vaga

Develop and optimize high-quality, cost-competitive adhesive formulations, especially water-based, solvent-based, acrylic, and/or hot melt adhesive products.

Conduct product formulation, laboratory trials, and performance evaluations to ensure products meet customer requirements and industry standards.

Perform benchmarking against competitor products and identify opportunities for product improvement and innovation.

Coordinate product testing, validation, and quality evaluation with the QA Department and/or external testing laboratories.

Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Production, and Purchasing teams to support new product development, customer requirements, pricing strategy, cost optimization (COGS), and gross profit (GP) targets.

Evaluate raw materials and identify alternative materials to improve product performance, supply continuity, and cost efficiency.

Ensure the successful scale-up of new formulations from laboratory trials to production and commercial launch.

Provide technical support to internal teams and customers regarding product performance, application, and troubleshooting.

Stay updated with market trends, new technologies, and regulatory requirements related to adhesive products.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry (Pure Chemistry) or Chemical Engineering.

Minimum 3 years of experience in Research & Development within the adhesive industry.

Proven experience in developing adhesive formulations, particularly water-based and solvent-based adhesives, with experience in acrylic adhesive and/or hot melt adhesive considered a strong advantage.

Strong understanding of adhesive raw materials, formulation chemistry, production processes, and manufacturing equipment.

Familiar with laboratory testing methods, product validation, and scale-up processes from laboratory to commercial production.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and interact with customers.

Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Willing to be based in: Jatiuwung, Tangerang, Banten / Surabaya*.

PT Mikatasa Agung is a leading adhesive and paint company with national presence throughout Indonesia, and international expansion to ASEAN and African countries.

Since its establishment in 1976, Mikatasa Agung has been dedicated to improving your quality of life by providing adhesive and paint products of guaranteed quality. Our first glue product was Choloroprene Rubber Adhesive followed by Polyvinyl Acetate glue, which has since become the market leader in Indonesia under the Rajawali brand.

Instagram : @lemrajawali and @mikatasagroup_career