Engineer for Research

Engineer with scientific curiosity and flair for practical work

Are you passionate about solving complex technical tasks and understanding the underlying principles and mechanisms? Do you also combine the ability to design, prototype and improve mechanical equipment or engineering systems? And do you have a courage and curiosity to identify new ideas and approaches? Then you might be our new colleague at Hempel.  

With our Double Impact strategy, our ambition is to double Hempel's revenue by 2025 through both organic growth as well as mergers and acquisitions. We are currently investing heavily in innovation and digitalisation. In the position of Application Technology Center lead, you will play a central role in the development of technology for coating application. You will be involved in understanding and improvement of current application methods and the development of novel, automated methods that will enable sustainability and performance improvements for customers using Hempel coatings. We are looking for a dedicated person with scientific curiosity and flair for practical work to initiate and run research projects in this area.

"This is a position, where you can apply your scientific curiosity into real industrial problems and build solutions from idea to the actual prototypes working with a range of internal and external partners. You will be working in a modern environment and at our brand-new laboratory, surrounded by engaged and diverse group of colleagues. Says Rifnur Latipov, Technology Centers Manager in R&D"

Here's some of the other things you can look forward to
In this role you will be able to utilize your practical flair and ability to design, build and prototype mechanical equipment to improve paint application processes and equipment. Moreover, in this role you will be working towards solving the application challenges in the coating industry by understanding future industry/customer needs as well as existing and future application techniques. Hence in this job you will interact with both internal and external stakeholders such as paint formulation scientists, product managers, sales staff, and application equipment manufacturers.

Your tasks will be to:

• Perform required research, experimental, prototyping and testing work in the lab, spray booths and field application sites with existing and new spray equipment
• Communicate new learnings and findings both in verbal and written format
• Follow all guidelines and Group procedures regarding Health, Safety and Environment
• Ensure that high standards of safety and 6S are maintained in Hempel facilities

You will be joining a dedicated team of colleagues in the Technology Centres team, R&D based in Copenhagen and Barcelona.

The successful candidate

As a person, it is important you have a genuine drive to understand working mechanisms of mechanical equipment and a desire to get your hands on to build, fix and improve diverse mechanical systems. You can work effectively both in the organized lab environment and fast-paced industrial field application sites. It is easy for you to produce new ideas and you have an ability to learn quickly. In your approach to work, you are structured and proactive. You value collaboration and this is something that comes easily to you both with colleagues internally as well as with external partners. You come with a positive attitude and genuine care for the people around you without losing the focus on the end goal of our projects.

This position does not require any coatings industry related experience; however, it is expected that you have:

• Engineering education (BSc, MSc or PhD)
• Technical hands-on experience (mechanical equipment, pneumatic systems design, and prototyping, etc.)
• Solid English skills both verbal as well as in written

Global career possibilities

In Hempel we offer a variety of global career possibilities and many cross functional and cross-cultural working relationships. We strive to create the right conditions for personal and professional development.

Join a global company where the employees are truly passionate about delivering the best in everything they do. With business in mind and people at heart we always work together to influence our road ahead. We want you to be part of our growth journey and of a great, global family.

Application and further information 

To apply for this position, please submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system by clicking the link 'Apply'. Final deadline for applications is 31st of May 2024. 

For further information about the job, please contact Rifnur Latipov R&D Manager, Technology Centres on

At Hempel, we are working together to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions. We know that this is only possible with dedicated employees with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Hempel is therefore committed to creating an inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of our employees and the customers we serve, providing equal opportunity for all. 

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Across the globe, Hempel's coatings solutions protect surfaces, structures and equipment. They extend asset lifetimes, reduce maintenance costs and make homes and workplaces safer and more colourful. Hempel was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915 by J.C. Hempel, and is solely owned by the Hempel Foundation, which not only ensures a solid economic base for the company, but is dedicated to making a difference in the world by empowering children to learn, supporting coatings science and sustaining biodiversity. ​