R&D Specialist III

We supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities – and the environment – are increasingly relying on. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering paints company that’s committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations.

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Requirements for Job (education or experience required to be able to perform this job):

• Science Graduate or B. E (Chemical engineering)
• Having min 10 years of experience in Paint and coating (Minimum 5 years’ experience in Packaging coatings Research & Development)
• Hands on experience in Paints and coatings field such as formulation skills, handling on testing equipment’s, Problem solving Skill, Customer line study.
• Good skill on formula design and value engineering activities.
• Good communication skill

Key Objectives/Principle Accountabilities

• Undertake NPI projects and develop products as per market requirement, fit to use products.
• Identify Value Engineering opportunities and deliver VE savings to improve business profitability.
• Complete knowledge & experience in handling sophisticated laboratory equipment’s & chemicals
• Complete all LWR’s & LWR based projects within agreed timeline.
• Evaluate line run panels, components & conduct accelerated test (Pack test, Process resistance & Stability test)
• Support Business on submission of costing and relevant inputs.
• Ensure Regulatory documentation for Product maintained and support Tech services / Customer with Regulatory documents enquiry.
• Experience in Product development software such as Product Vision, Optiva, SAP.
• Ensure contributes towards safe work environment by adhering to safe work practices in line with Corporate HSE, 5S, BBS directives & guidelines in order to build work culture driven by safety consciousness.

Functional Responsibilities/Network

• Connect with Internal and External stakeholders and provide necessary inputs whenever required.
• To be focus on completion of task as per the given timeline & commitment to accomplish to support the Business.
• Identifies the cost optimization / cost reduction project for existing as well as new formulation to maximize the profit.
• Evaluation of competitor sample and identify the scope for cost reduction in existing products.
• Identifying the root cause of the problem and support on providing the solution for the internal and external complaints.
• Visit to customer end for line trial, complaint handling & customer training.
• Training skill to develop the down line people.
• Teamwork – Need to be good at teamwork & understanding the other’s perspectives while working in a lab.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.