Specialist PD & Research

About this Position We are seeking a highly accomplished Scientist / Senior Scientist with deep expertise in the development, application, and troubleshooting of protective coatings for Maintenance, Repair Overhaul (MRO) environments. What you´ll do Develop and optimize waterborne and solvent-borne industrial coating formulations for corrosion protection, wear resistance, and chemical durability Design multi-layer protective coating systems including primers, intermediates, and topcoats for harsh industrial environments Define and optimize surface preparation methodologies and application parameters across steel, concrete, and specialty substrates Develop advanced coatings for major thrust areas including wear protection, corrosion protection, thermal insulation, smart materials, and chemical resistance Conduct performance evaluation including corrosion, abrasion, thermal cycling, adhesion, and chemical resistance testing Troubleshoot coating failures, perform root cause analysis, and deliver field-proven coating solutions to extend asset life Support scale-up, manufacturing transfer, technical documentation, and cross-functional collaboration with production and field teams Evaluate new raw materials, drive innovation in advanced materials, and contribute to next-generation industrial coating technologies