Automotive Chemist – Coatings, Adhesives & Lab R&D

Eftec North America L L C; Taylor (MI); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

EFTEC AG in Taylor, MI is seeking a chemistry-focused professional to advance automotive coatings and bonding formulations in a hands-on lab leadership role. The candidate will contribute to formulation, testing, and documentation to support customer and OEM projects.

The position requires 5–15 years of lab experience, Lean Manufacturing exposure, and strong analytical and communication skills. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Formación

• BA/MA in Chemistry or related field.
• 5–15 years of lab experience.
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Excel proficiency; QAD or similar systems preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Applies and interprets standard scientific theories, concepts, and techniques.
• Formulating w/b coatings, including sound deadeners and underbody materials.
• Formulating rubber-based adhesives and sealants; obtains approvals from automotive OEMs.
• Finds and approves alternative raw materials: Scaling-up to Production. Problem-solving.
• Writing reports for customers.
• Runs routine chemical analyses, tests, determinations, and investigations.
• Develops solutions to problems (customer and internal).
• Utilization of applicable government regulations (DOT, TSCA, FDA, etc.).
• Participates in trade shows, conferences, and technical seminars.
• Guides and mentors the research efforts of less experienced technical staff.
• Interacts with other technical staff, sales, business managers, and the outside technical community.
• Prepares and presents project reports to customers and project sponsors.
• Maintains a lab book according to company standards.

Conocimientos

Verbal & Written Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Thinking

Customer Service

Educación

BA/MA in Chemistry or related field

Herramientas

Excel

QAD Systems

Descripción del empleo

EFTEC AG in Taylor, MI is seeking a chemistry-focused professional to advance automotive coatings and bonding formulations in a hands-on lab leadership role. The candidate will contribute to formulation, testing, and documentation to support customer and OEM projects.

The position requires 5–15 years of lab experience, Lean Manufacturing exposure, and strong analytical and communication skills. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.