R&D Paint Technician — Decorative Interiors

Jotun; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Jotun Academy

Career development across geographies

Engaged leadership and team culture

Inclusive work environment

Team-building and social activities

Job summary

Jotun Paints (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an R&D Technician to support Decorative R&D activities through practical paint application, sample preparation, and product testing in Shah Alam.

You will help with application testing, prepare substrates and samples, and assist chemists in evaluating coatings and product performance. The role involves maintaining lab spaces, documenting test results, and working closely with the Regional R&D team to contribute to product development and

Qualifications

• Vocational Certificate, Diploma or equivalent practical experience in painting, coating application, laboratory work or other related hands-on technical fields.

Responsibilities

• Support chemists in preparing and carrying out application testing for Decorative paints at the R&D Centre or external test sites when required.
• Prepare substrates, panels, paint samples, and paint systems, and apply coatings using suitable tools and methods to evaluate application properties, finish quality, and product performance.
• Maintain application rooms, raw materials, packaging, equipment, and laboratory areas under safe, proper, and repeatable conditions, while recording and reporting test results clearly.
• Prepare, test, and evaluate Decorative R&D products, paints, binders, and raw materials according to chemist requests or project plans.
• Support project work by recording, reporting, and communicating test results clearly.
• Maintain raw materials, packaging, equipment, and laboratory areas while following safety requirements and performing other assigned lab duties.

Skills

Bahasa Malaysia

Basic English

Hands-on technical

Education

Vocational Certificate / Diploma

Job description

Jotun Paints (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. is seeking an R&D Technician to support Decorative R&D activities through practical paint application, sample preparation, and product testing in Shah Alam.

You will help with application testing, prepare substrates and samples, and assist chemists in evaluating coatings and product performance. The role involves maintaining lab spaces, documenting test results, and working closely with the Regional R&D team to contribute to product development and