Coating Process Engineer
Core
Develop and optimize coating processes for natural biomaterial packaging solutions, scaling from lab to pilot stage to replace single-use plastics.
Role type
Process Engineer (Coating Technologies)
Builds
Scalable natural packaging alternatives from seaweed and plants
Domain
Sustainable packaging / Biomaterials / Coating technologies
Required skills
Process engineering, Coating technologies (extrusion, flexo, gravure), Root cause analysis, Scale-up planning, Rheology and film formation knowledge, Barrier and mechanical testing
Preferred skills
Experience with natural materials, Patent/IP development, Grant proposal writing, External partner management
Technologies
Extrusion coating, Flexo, Gravure, Water-based coating
Responsibilities
Design and execute coating trials, Troubleshoot process challenges, Scale processes from lab to pilot, Characterize coating performance, Manage workload across concurrent projects, Build relationships with external partners
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC