Senior Technical Marketing Engineer

PERSOL APAC; Kota Pasuruan; On-site; IDR 1.087.866.000 - 1.422.595.000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational company is seeking a Senior Technical Marketing Engineer/Technical Application Lead to support its business in Asia. The role involves managing customer projects, guiding application trials, and supporting the regional strategy for Paint & Coatings applications. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, with at least 10 years of relevant experience, strong technical expertise, customer-facing leadership skills, and proficiency in English. The position. offers significant responsibilities, including technical direction and compliance oversight.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in technical/application roles within specialty chemicals.
• Strong exposure to Paint & Coatings applications.
• Experience leading projects or acting as a technical focal point.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead for customer application projects and trials.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams (Sales, Lab, Supply Chain).
• Provide technical direction and decision-making during customer engagements.
• Conduct and oversee application testing and lab activities.
• Deliver technical training to customers, distributors, and internal teams.
• Mentor junior team members or technicians when required.
• Support regional technical strategy and project planning.
• Ensure compliance with safety and risk management standards.

Skills

Technical expertise

Customer-facing leadership

Cross-functional project management

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Job description

Location: Pasuruan, East Java

Scope: Regional Asia

About the Role

A multinational company is seeking a Senior Technical Marketing Engineer / Technical Application Lead to support its business in Asia. This role acts as a technical lead, managing customer projects, guiding application trials, and supporting regional strategy for Paint & Coatings applications.

The position combines hands-on technical expertise, customer-facing leadership, and cross-functional project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead for customer application projects and trials
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams (Sales, Lab, Supply Chain)
• Provide technical direction and decision-making during customer engagements
• Conduct and oversee application testing and lab activities
• Deliver technical training to customers, distributors, and internal teams
• Mentor junior team members or technicians when required
• Support regional technical strategy and project planning
• Ensure compliance with safety and risk management standards

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field
• At least 10 years’ experience in technical/application roles within specialty chemicals
• Strong exposure to Paint & Coatings applications
• Experience leading projects or acting as a technical focal point
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Fluent in English
• Willing to travel within Asia