ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
 

Job Title: Lead Specialist Product Development - Screen Ink

 

Work Location: St. Charles, IL

  About the Role

Sun Chemical is seeking a Lead Product Development Specialist to develop innovative screen products for industrial, point of purchase, and high-tech markets. The ideal candidate will create both solvent-based and energy-curable screen inks that meet the demands of defined screen applications. This role requires handling multiple parallel projects with variable timelines while following a stage gate process from ideation to successful commercial launch.

Core Responsibilities Lead screen projects and execute technical work assignments in a timely manner Develop formulations with consideration for economics and EHS implications Identify and understand intellectual property related to developed technologies Demonstrate expertise in screen formulation through coaching, technical reports, presentations, and publications Generate new ideas for growth, profitability, and productivity Collaborate effectively with global technical, marketing, and sales partners Apply problem-solving skills to address complex challenges and anticipate market trends Perform hands-on laboratory work related to screen formulation Work across global development and application laboratories and at customer facilities Drive projects to completion with visible reporting and documentation Support SAP formula and recipe entry requirements Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry required. Master's preferred Prefer 15 years of directly relevant experience in screen solvent and energy curable product formulation Applied and theoretical knowledge of screen inks, including materials, formulations, and testing Experience with screen printing applications Strong project management skills with the ability to deliver results on schedule Understanding of chemistry and structure/property relationships in screen ink development Experience with Six Sigma or Quality tools Excellent oral and written presentation skills Strong interpersonal and communication abilities Innovation capability with understanding of patent filing and literature searches Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Experience with SAP Bill of Material Entry and related SAP Recipe and material entry Travel Requirements: 0-15% Key Collaborations

Work closely with Technology Leadership, Customers, Sales and Marketing, Product Management, Advanced Applications, Manufacturing, Customer Technical Service, Legal, and Product Stewardship teams.

Join Sun Chemical and help drive innovation in the screen printing industry!

 

Pay Range: $95,000 - $105,000

 

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
 

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
 

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