R&D Engineer (Adhesive)

Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize high-quality, cost-competitive adhesive formulations, especially water-based, solvent-based, acrylic, and/or hot melt adhesive products.
• Conduct product formulation, laboratory trials, and performance evaluations to ensure products meet customer requirements and industry standards.
• Perform benchmarking against competitor products and identify opportunities for product improvement and innovation.
• Coordinate product testing, validation, and quality evaluation with the QA Department and/or external testing laboratories.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Production, and Purchasing teams to support new product development, customer requirements, pricing strategy, cost optimization (COGS), and gross profit (GP) targets.
• Evaluate raw materials and identify alternative materials to improve product performance, supply continuity, and cost efficiency.
• Ensure the successful scale-up of new formulations from laboratory trials to production and commercial launch.
• Provide technical support to internal teams and customers regarding product performance, application, and troubleshooting.
• Stay updated with market trends, new technologies, and regulatory requirements related to adhesive products.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry (Pure Chemistry) or Chemical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Research & Development within the adhesive industry.
• Proven experience in developing adhesive formulations, particularly water-based and solvent-based adhesives, with experience in acrylic adhesive and/or hot melt adhesive considered a strong advantage.
• Strong understanding of adhesive raw materials, formulation chemistry, production processes, and manufacturing equipment.
• Familiar with laboratory testing methods, product validation, and scale-up processes from laboratory to commercial production.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and interact with customers.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Willing to be based in Jatiuwung, Tangerang, Banten.