Evonik · 5 days ago
Technical Manager, Applied Research & Technology – Decorative Coatings
Allentown, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expEvonik is a global leader in specialty chemicals, and they are seeking a Technical Manager for their Decorative Coatings market segment in the Americas. The role involves providing technical support, leading innovation projects, and ensuring successful product launches while collaborating with customers and internal teams.
ChemicalChemical EngineeringIndustrialIndustrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Responsible for building and sustaining world class technical support for the Decorative Coatings Market Segment in the Americas by:
Demonstrating innovation and technical service competence to customers, serving as the primary technical contact to designated customers in North America, proficiently serving Architectural, Wood, and Floor Coatings, Pigment Concentrates and other Decorative Coatings customers whenever necessary
Collaborating closely with the market and customers in all Decorative Coatings applications through on-site visits, conference presentations, events and seminars, and virtual engagements across North America
Representing Business Line CAD and Market Segment Decorative Coatings as a technical expert
Identifying opportunities for Technical Service projects (TSRs)
Collaborating with regional ART Head, lab teams, Quality Control, and Complaint Management to resolve customer complaints and identify optimal technical solutions
Responsible for implementing projects and IP strategies for the Decorative Coatings market segment and continuously advancing the MS DECO product and technology portfolio and internal expertise by:
Implementing innovative ideas for product and process development through new product development projects in partnership with regional ART head, as well as RD&I, other Market Segments and Product Lines
Identifying appropriate work to support new product development projects and supervising scientists and/or technicians on the team to execute that work; filing patent applications as appropriate
Following up with customers in North America to understand performance of experimental products in their formulations
Documenting and validating experimental results in alignment with the lab team, evaluating and discussing findings with internal and external stakeholders, and preparing publications and promotional material jointly with marketing when required, e.g. factsheets, articles, launch presentations, COATINO® campus content
Support the development of and responsible for the execution of market segment strategies and targets by:
Actively participating on the Americas Decorative Coatings Market Segment Team
Ensuring alignment with global and regional strategies
Efficiently executing all market-oriented applications development and innovation activities, supporting all market sub-segments as needed
Monitoring market trends, competitive activities, and technology developments, and recommending benchmarking initiatives through ART and RD&I laboratories
Translating customer and market needs into innovative ideas for new product and process development projects
Responsible for continuously advancing the MS DECO product and expertise portfolio by:
Participating in and, when appropriate, leading internal expert committees, e.g. a Center of Excellence, driving the expansion of technical expertise in this field and sharing these within the global organization, e.g. by supporting internal trainings
Proactively transferring knowledge on additive and formulation technology used in Decorative Coatings to colleagues
Serve as a Leader in Safety by:
Complying with all North American regional and Allentown site EHSQ (Environmental, Health, Safety & Quality) measures and requirements
Supporting Senior Scientists and Scientists in creating and writing Safe Work Practices (SWPs) and Class A & B Design Hazard Reviews (DHRs) by actively participating in safety assessments and DHR teams related to supervised projects
Ensuring all hazards and regulatory compliances of materials and processes are assessed and communicated
Actively serving on one Allentown site Safety@Evonik subcommittee
Developing and delivering safety meeting material
Qualification
Required
A M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related Science is required
A deep knowledge of either coatings applications or additives for coatings is required (having both is preferred)
Must have a strong understanding of the chemical structure-property relationships that determine why certain surfactants, dispersants, and other additives work as they do; a good grasp of which additives to recommend to solve specific problems or achieve desired effects
Experience providing technical support and training to customers and distributors and managing internal (R&D, Applied Technology, Marketing, Sales) stakeholders is required
Strong leadership & project managerial skills to build support for, plan, organize and execute projects and strategies are required
Strong teamwork & excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively across regions, functions, and business lines are required
The ability to operate effectively within a complex matrixed organization with multiple stakeholders is required
Fluency in English as well as strong verbal and written communication skills are required
4 years+ experience in the Chemical Industry supporting coatings customers and coating products and/or additives through applications testing
A minimum of 2 years' experience managing new product development projects and at least 1 years' experience supervising the technical work of others is required
Benefits
Performance-based remuneration
Occupational health benefits
Flexible working environments with #SmartWork
Company
Evonik
Evonik goes beyond the boundaries of chemistry with its combination of innovative strength and leading technological expertise.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.85BKey Investors
European Investment BankTemasek HoldingsCVC Capital Partners
2025-09-02Post Ipo Debt· $581.65M
2024-03-13Post Ipo Debt· $547.64M
2013-04-25IPO
Leadership Team
Anne Ritter
Global Director, Partnerships and Strategy- Care Solutions
Bernhard Mohr
Managing Director Evonik Venture Capital
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