TIMPL

Chemical Engineer (Korean Bilingual Preferred)

Timpl has partnered with a leading global manufacturer of innovative building and industrial materials, specializing in surfaces, flooring, and automotive components. And we are looking for a Chemical Engineer.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred for senior roles)
• Some experience in a manufacturing environment; experience with polymer chemistry / coatings / surface materials is highly desirable
• Experience with laboratory scale testing and analysis; scaling lab data to production is a plus

Skills & Knowledge

• Solid grounding in general chemistry, polymer chemistry, mechanical/materials testing
• Proficiency with lab equipment and test standards relevant to product line (e.g. tensile/impact tests, hardness, adhesion, abrasion, optical properties, etc.)
• Data analysis skills – able to interpret test results, use statistical tools, generate reports
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems, process control, yield and quality metrics
• Experience with SAP (or equivalent ERP), MS Office (Excel/PowerPoint/Word)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; Korean bilingual preferred to facilitate communication with headquarters / suppliers

Other Attributes

• Strong problem?solving mindset, attention to detail
• Ability to work cross?functionally, collaborate with  production/quality/supply chain
• Self?motivated, proactive, able to manage multiple tasks/priorities
• Willingness to travel locally or regionally as needed (supplier visits, other plant locations)

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Majority of time spent in lab or office; frequent visits to manufacturing floor
• Must be able to lift/move materials or test samples up to ~25–50 lbs occasionally
• Safe handling of chemicals; adherence to safety protocols, use of PPE
• Occasional travel (<10%)