Are You Inspired to Contribute to a Mission That Goes Beyond Numbers?
We are looking for a passionate R&D professional to support our Passive Fire Protection (PFP) laboratory and play a key role in developing innovative fire protection solutions. In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of our short, medium, and long-term product pipeline across hydrocarbon and cellulosic applications.
This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical expertise, innovation, and collaboration in a global environment.
Reporting directly to the R&D Manager, PFP Development & Technology, this exciting role offers the opportunity to combine innovation, technology, and collaboration in a truly global environment.
Based in Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, Spain, you will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to shape the future of Passive Fire Protection through the development of cutting-edge solutions.
What you can look forward to in this Role:
Drive the development of next-generation Passive Fire Protection (PFP) solutions, contributing to a strong pipeline of innovative products for global markets.
Lead and coordinate laboratory activities, translating ideas into practical, high-impact solutions with speed and efficiency.
Collaborate with customers, industry partners, universities, and cross-functional teams to bring innovation to life and maximize business value.
Explore emerging technologies, identify new opportunities, and help shape the future PFP technology strategy.
Champion innovation by testing, validating, and nurturing new concepts from early-stage ideas through to successful development.
Present project progress and technical insights to senior leaders, influencing key decisions and strategic direction.
Stay at the forefront of industry trends, technologies, and best practices through continuous learning and participation in leading industry events.
Support knowledge sharing and capability building across the PFP team through training and mentoring initiatives.
Do You Want to Work in an Environment Where All Voices Are Respected? We encourage you to apply if your profile includes:
University degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience within the coatings industry.
Solid understanding of the coatings industry, ideally with experience in passive fire protection and intumescent coatings.
Knowledge of relevant fire protection standards, testing methodologies, and intumescent coating certification processes is considered a strong advantage.
Proven ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional, international teams.
Strong customer focus combined with a commercial mindset, enabling the translation of technical solutions into business value.
Fluent communication in English and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
Sounds like a match?
Please, submit your CV and Cover letter in English via our recruitment system by clicking the link ‘Apply’ at the top.
#Hybrid
Application due
2026-11-30
Seniority Level
Associate
Job Functions
Quality Assurance, Research
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.*
Hempel is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions working with customers within the decorative, marine, infrastructure and energy industries. Our purpose is to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions, and being owned by the Hempel Foundation gives us the stability, means and purpose to deliver lasting, positive change in the world.
The Hempel Group is the owner and parent company of Crown Paints, Wattyl and the Neogard brand.
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