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.