Carbon Black Technology Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Global Technology Manager to lead technical services and application support for carbon black used in inks, paints, and coatings. The role is fully remote and involves direct interaction with customers to solve formulation challenges and support product commercialization.

Key responsibilities

• Lead global technical services for liquid system applications of carbon black.
• Assist customers with formulation and application troubleshooting, focusing on dispersion, rheology, gloss, jetness, and filterability.
• Design and execute DoE trials, product evaluations, and scale‑up activities.
• Recommend appropriate carbon black grades based on specific customer applications.
• Develop testing standards, performance benchmarks, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Sales teams on product development and commercialization.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis and resolve technical complaints.
• Prepare technical presentations, webinars, and application guides.
• Manage technical operations, KPIs, and team development.

Required profile

• Master’s or PhD in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering.
• 10‑15 years of experience with carbon black in inks and coatings.
• Strong knowledge of dispersion science, rheology, and color science.
• Proven experience in customer‑facing technical or application roles.
• Fluent in German and English.

Required skills

• Dispersion science
• Rheology
• Color science
• Design of Experiments (DoE)
• Application testing
• Troubleshooting formulation issues
• Root‑cause analysis
• Technical complaint resolution