Powder Coating Product Development Chemist, Expert

PPG Industries, Inc; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for a talented Powder Coating Product Development Chemist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing cutting-edge powder coatings, designing color and chemical formulas, and ensuring that products meet customer specifications through rigorous testing. You will have the opportunity to work with advanced laboratory equipment and collaborate with a team of experts to evaluate new raw materials and improve formulations. If you are passionate about chemistry and eager to make a significant impact in the coatings industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering required.
• 3+ years of experience in powder coatings and formulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop new powder coatings and design color formulas.
• Test coatings against specifications and prepare reports.
• Spray metal parts for evaluation using electrostatic methods.

Skills

Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Formulation Development

Laboratory Equipment Operation

Performance Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

PPG Industries, Inc. is seeking a Powder Coating Product Development Chemist in Strongsville, OH. The role involves developing new powder coatings, designing color and chemical formulas, preparing and testing coatings against specifications. Key responsibilities include:

1. Weighing solid formulas and melt-mixing through extrusion.
2. Testing coatings to customer specifications and preparing reports.
3. Spraying metal parts manually via electrostatic spray for evaluation.
4. Performing cross-contamination checks.
5. Evaluating new raw materials as alternatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience, including:
• Experience with raw materials in powder coatings and formulations.
• Operating laboratory equipment for manufacturing and applying powder coatings.
• Performance testing and formulation to meet customer requirements.
• Planning, conducting, and analyzing experimental work.
• Formulating customer-requested color matches.

Experience can be concurrent. Apply online at careers.ppg.com.