As a Product Development Technician, you will support product development activities by assisting the senior chemist with the preparation, application, and testing of coating systems and related materials. Your role will be a hands-on laboratory role focused on implementing experimental work, generating reliable test data, and maintaining an organized and safe working environment.

Key responsibilities include preparing liquid coating samples, applying coatings to test panels and production parts using established procedures, conducting physical and performance testing, recording and reporting results, and maintaining laboratory equipment and inventory. You will also supports development projects through sample preparation, data collection, quality checks, and routine laboratory operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate execution of laboratory procedures.

• Work alongside the chemist and assist in preparing liquid coating formulations.

• Operate laboratory equipment for weighting, mixing, dispersing raw materials to produce laboratory-scale samples.

• Prepare coated samples using different application techniques (spray, rolling, drawdowns).

• Control and verify dry film thickness (DFT) and other coating parameters.

• Operate curing ovens.

• Perform simple analytical testing on liquid and coated samples, such as viscosity measurements, gloss, etc.

• Conduct performance testing used in the cookware and bakeware industry to assess coating quality.

• Organize and maintain raw materials, samples, and laboratory supplies.

• Collect and prepare laboratory material for daily laboratory work.

• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization in accordance with 5s principles.

• Work safely, following all lab procedures and contribute to the maintenance of high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or junior degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technologies or related.

• At least 1 years of laboratory experience.

• Ability to perform hand-on laboratory work.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

• Ability to communicate in English is highly preferred, not mandatory.

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® 

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [email protected]. 

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. 

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.