Application Specialist

As a Powder Application Specialist you will be working with the regional Powder Application team focused on application support to drive growth of PPG's Powder business across all segments. You will work closely with the powder coating formulation team to develop application windows for new products and to test and validate existing products being tested for new uses, and you will work with the sales and business development teams to ensure successful customer application trials and product launches.

PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

Key Responsibilities

• Test new products for application characteristics prior to customer trials
• Work with technical service representatives from the field to help troubleshoot and develop solutions for application issues at customers by designing experiments based on field observations
• Work with formulators to test application robustness of new products
• Capture and analyze data using statistical tools
• Write reports for internal and external customers
• Prepare panels for performance testing
• Complete projects according to outlined scope within the established timeline
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and remain flexible with changing priorities
• Participate in formal and informal application training sessions for PPG personnel and customers
• Maintain lab application equipment
• Remain current on new developments in powder application and curing methods
• Up to 10% travel to customer lines to support trials and launches
• Assist with other types of work in the powder customer development laboratory as required

Qualifications

• B.S. in chemistry, engineering, or equivalent scientific degree preferred
• 3+ years of direct experience in powder coating application preferred
• Must have a high level of mechanical aptitude
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must have ability to use problem solving methodology to solve problems and identify root causes of application issues

About us:


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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.


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