Lead Application Development Engineer- : Coating, Adhesive & Sealants

Job Title :

Lead Application Development Engineer- : Coating, Adhesive & Sealants

Summary :

As a Lead Application Development Scientist at Momentive, you will work closely with a cross-functional teams to develop new silicone / silane-based additives or resins for the Adhesive and Sealants market. You will have to leverage your technical expertise to help create new innovative solutions and validate existing offerings in different Adhesive and Sealant systems, You will have the opportunity to develop a deep market understanding, establish & develop customer relationships, and deliver value-added solutions. you will work in close partnership with your sales, Technology, Marketing, Manufacturing and product stewardship colleagues

Responsibilities Include :

Market Insight & Concept Development : Analyse market trends and customer needs to generate innovative product concepts with differentiated value.

Technical & Formulation Support : Contribute to product design, formulation development, and technical documentation for new product introductions.

Customer Engagement & Support : Provide technical assistance on product usage, benefits, and applications address customer queries and quality concerns.

Cross-functional Collaboration : Work closely with sales, marketing, and R&D teams to drive growth and support new business opportunities.

Training & Knowledge Sharing : Conduct training sessions for customers, channel partners, and distributors lead webinars and seminars as needed.

Promotional & Marketing Support : Help create promotional materials (flyers, presentations, videos) and assist in organizing marketing events and sample preparations.

Prototype & Competitive Analysis : Develop prototype formulations, assess competitive technologies, and propose alternative solutions.

Qualifications :

The following are for the role

B. Tech / M. Tech in Chemistry / Material Science / Engineering.

Minimum 15 years of experience in R&D, application development, technical sales / or formulation role in Adhesive & Sealants .

Experience in the use / application of Silane Modified Polymers.

Team player with good interpersonal skills.

Ability for regional and international travel (Indian Subcontinent & Middle East) to customers / distributors / events.

Job travel time will be 25-30% in region.

What We Offer :

At Momentive, we value your well-being and offer competitive total rewards and development programs. Our inclusive culture fosters a strong sense of belonging and provides diverse career opportunities to help you unleash your full potential. Together, through innovative problem-solving and collaboration, we strive to create sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact. Join our Momentive team to open a bright future.

About Us :

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer's products forward-products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.

Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer . Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law . An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations .

Note to third parties : Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.

Skills Required

Product Design, Technical Documentation, Customer Engagement, promotional marketing