Business Technical Expert Partner - South East Asia
Selangor
Permanent
Full-time
1 month ago
This is an exciting opportunity to work on ambitious projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the advancement of our R&D initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for defining technical requirements and technical support to Hempel's customers and Hempel internally. Here's some of the other things you can look forward to : Transfer of technical insights from the market to internal Hempel functions Urgent trouble shooting on site or by phone/mail Coordination of R&D activities during complaint handling Conduct visits to customers in relation to new and existing projects Provide trainings to customers on-site and technical trainings to other departments Review and/or development of customer/client specifications Presentations at customer seminars or international conferences Provide technical input to the New Solution process Support on launching new products to the market and also phasing out existing products Responsible for Technical product documentation, guidelines and procedures This role will report to the Head of R&D, China. The job will be primarily based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and this role involves travel mainly within South East Asia (India, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, South Korea). You Should Also Have The Following Qualifications Equivalent in chemistry or other relevant technical degree Proven experience with Industrial coatings, preferably involving practical application Deep knowledge of coating types and systems, corrosion protection systems, coating and surface preparation technologies, specifications and standards Well-developed business understanding Strong networking and communication skills (proficient in English) Self-assured and a confident approach Creativity and Negotiation skills Collaboration capability, high stress tolerance and integrity Application and further information For further information on Hempel, please visit hempel.com. To apply for this position, please submit your application letter with a CV in English via the link no later than the August 15, 2025. Please note that the interviews will take place 1-2 weeks after the application deadline and you may want to pencil this time in your diary to avoid any holiday clashes. More About Hempel At Hempel, you're welcomed to a global community of 7,500 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other. We're on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company - and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact. At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together. We are proud to be majority owned by the Hempel Foundation, dedicated to philanthropic activities, with our earnings contributing to a multitude of charitable initiatives every year. It means that when working at Hempel, your hard work and dedication contributes to a greater cause, making your career matter twice. Learn more about Hempel and our commitments on hempel.com/career. Application due 2025-08-15 Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Job Functions Product Management, Project Management, Strategy / Planning Industry Chemicals At Hempel, you're welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other. We're on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company - and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact. At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together. Show more Show less