R&D Engineer; Adhesive

Develop and optimize high-quality, cost-competitive adhesive formulations,
especially water-based, solvent-based, acrylic, and/or hot melt adhesive products
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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.

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 / Surabaya*.

PT Mikatasa Agung is a leading adhesive and paint company with national presence throughout Indonesia, and international expansion to ASEAN and African countries.

Since its establishment in 1976, Mikatasa Agung has been dedicated to improving your quality of life by providing adhesive and paint products of guaranteed quality. Our first glue product was Choloroprene Rubber Adhesive followed by Polyvinyl Acetate glue, which has since become the market leader in Indonesia under the Rajawali brand.

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