Global Technology Manager – Liquid Systems

Job Title:

Global Technology Manager – Liquid Systems Location:

Germany or Belgium (Remote / Work From Home with Customer Visits) Job Type:

Full-Time Compensation:

Competitive Base Salary + 10–15% Performance Bonus

Job Overview We are seeking an experienced

Global Technology Manager – Liquid Systems

to lead technical services and application support for advanced materials used in

inks, paints, and coatings . This role will act as a

global technical authority , collaborating with customers, R&D teams, and commercial leaders to solve complex formulation challenges, accelerate product qualification, and translate market requirements into clear product development strategies.

The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in

carbon black applications, dispersion science, and coatings technology , along with the ability to engage with global customers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities: Technical Leadership and Customer Engagement Serve as a global technical expert for materials used in

inks, paints, and coatings applications Lead advanced troubleshooting related to

dispersion, rheology, gloss, color performance, and formulation stability Design and execute

experiments, trials, and scale-up testing

for customer applications Provide technical recommendations on

product selection and formulation optimization

Applications and Laboratory Strategy Define

global applications laboratory standards and dispersion best practices Establish

standardized test methods and performance benchmarks Develop structured

technical data systems

for faster product recommendations and performance analysis

Product Development and Innovation Translate

customer feedback and market needs

into product development initiatives Collaborate with R&D teams to improve

surface chemistry, dispersibility, and application performance Support development of

application maps and technical recommendation frameworks

Quality and Manufacturing Collaboration Support

technical complaint investigations and root cause analysis Collaborate with manufacturing teams to strengthen

critical quality parameters and product consistency Contribute to initiatives that improve

product stability and reduce quality-related issues

Technical Marketing and Industry Engagement Represent the company at

industry conferences, seminars, and customer technical events Develop

technical papers, application notes, and training materials Support sales teams with

technical insights and customer presentations

Team and Operational Leadership Help build and strengthen a

global technical services function Establish

KPIs, service standards, and operational processes Support management of

technical programs and laboratory initiatives

Required Qualifications Master’s degree or PhD

in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or Chemical Engineering 8+ years of experience

working with carbon black in

inks or coatings applications

Strong expertise in: Dispersion science Rheology Color science Application testing

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Understanding of

regulatory requirements and product stewardship

in chemical or specialty materials industries --> Fluent German and English communication skills -->

Willingness to

travel across Europe for customer engagement

Preferred Experience Experience with

conductive coatings, EMI shielding, battery coatings, or digital inkjet technologies Previous experience in

global technical services, applications engineering, or technical leadership roles

Work Model Remote work within

Germany or Belgium Regular

customer visits and travel across Europe

as required

Compensation and Benefits Competitive

base salary 10–15% performance bonus Opportunity to work on

advanced materials technologies Exposure to

global customers and innovation-driven teams

Interview Process Technical Interview Leadership / Stakeholder Interview HR and Final Evaluation