Job Title:
Global Technology Manager – Liquid Systems Location:
Germany or Belgium (Remote / Work From Home with Customer Visits) Job Type:
Full-Time Compensation:
Competitive Base Salary + 10–15% Performance Bonus
Job Overview We are seeking an experienced
Global Technology Manager – Liquid Systems
to lead technical services and application support for advanced materials used in
inks, paints, and coatings. This role will act as a
global technical authority, collaborating with customers, R&D teams, and commercial leaders to solve complex formulation challenges, accelerate product qualification, and translate market requirements into clear product development strategies.
The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in
carbon black applications, dispersion science, and coatings technology, along with the ability to engage with global customers and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership and Customer Engagement Serve as a global technical expert for materials used in
inks, paints, and coatings applications Lead advanced troubleshooting related to
dispersion, rheology, gloss, color performance, and formulation stability Design and execute
experiments, trials, and scale-up testing
for customer applications Provide technical recommendations on
product selection and formulation optimization
Applications and Laboratory Strategy Define
global applications laboratory standards and dispersion best practices Establish
standardized test methods and performance benchmarks Develop structured
technical data systems
for faster product recommendations and performance analysis
Product Development and Innovation Translate
customer feedback and market needs
into product development initiatives Collaborate with R&D teams to improve
surface chemistry, dispersibility, and application performance Support development of
application maps and technical recommendation frameworks
Quality and Manufacturing Collaboration Support
technical complaint investigations and root cause analysis Collaborate with manufacturing teams to strengthen
critical quality parameters and product consistency Contribute to initiatives that improve
product stability and reduce quality-related issues
Technical Marketing and Industry Engagement Represent the company at
industry conferences, seminars, and customer technical events Develop
technical papers, application notes, and training materials Support sales teams with
technical insights and customer presentations
Team and Operational Leadership Help build and strengthen a
global technical services function Establish
KPIs, service standards, and operational processes Support management of
technical programs and laboratory initiatives
Required Qualifications Master’s degree or PhD
in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or Chemical Engineering 8+ years of experience
working with carbon black in
inks or coatings applications
Strong expertise in: Dispersion science Rheology Color science Application testing
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Understanding of
regulatory requirements and product stewardship
in chemical or specialty materials industries --> Fluent German and English communication skills -->
Willingness to
travel across Europe for customer engagement
Preferred Experience Experience with
conductive coatings, EMI shielding, battery coatings, or digital inkjet technologies Previous experience in
global technical services, applications engineering, or technical leadership roles
Work Model Remote work within
Germany or Belgium Regular
customer visits and travel across Europe
as required
Compensation and Benefits Competitive
base salary 10–15% performance bonus Opportunity to work on
advanced materials technologies Exposure to
global customers and innovation-driven teams
Interview Process Technical Interview Leadership / Stakeholder Interview HR and Final Evaluation