We make premium paint products. Do you want to join us in R&D?

We are searching for a R&D engineer with knowledge of testing. This position is a perfect combination of both practical and theoretical work. You will work with all our main decorative products and brands like Lady and Drygolin, you will cooperate with different functions like Marketing, Sales and R&D and you will work with a lot of people in our big organization both locally and globally.
Your workplace will be at our brand-new headquarters’ state of the art R&D center, in Sandefjord, Norway. You will be part of an exciting workplace, where more than 200 great employees are attached to R&D related tasks.
As our new R&D Testing engineer your main tasks will be to plan and run testing projects, help us improve, and get even better in the future.

Requirements
Required Education and Experience:
Experienced R&D Technician, Bachelor with minimum 3 years’ experience OR Master with 0-2 years’ experience
Language Skills:
Must be proficient in verbal and written English. It is an advantage if you know Norwegian language as well, or at least is motivated to learn it.

JOB DESCRIPTION
 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and improve our R&D test methods and procedures, in order to increase quality and accuracy in our test results, and thereby our product performances.
• Lead and coach colleagues as well as contributing professionally within own area, both internally and regionally, to increase the quality of test methods and evaluation of test results by using statistical tools.
• Perform assigned test programs by planning, preparing, testing and evaluating Jotun and competitor products. The findings and conclusions shall contribute as a basis for innovation projects or product changes.
• Perform measurements and practical laboratory work, and report the results from testing. Search for and make use of relevant knowledge.
• Maintain and develop our outdoor exposure test site in Sandefjord and contribute in developing our regional exposure test sites globally.

QUALIFICATIONS
 

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PERSONAL QUALITIES

• You act on own initiative, make things happen and take responsibility for the results
• You adhere to company rules and procedures; execute plans with commitment and determination; achieve high quality results
• You use a methodical and systematic approach; plan ahead, define clear priorities and allocate resources effectively
• You quickly understand and analyze complex issues and problems; come up with sound and rational judgements
• You demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participate in continuous professional development
• You co-operate well with others; share knowledge, experience and information; support others in the pursuit of team goals

WHAT WE OFFER

• A friendly and supportive culture. We have an informal work environment with few hierarchies. We are always striving to live our values: Loyalty, Care, Respect, Boldness.
• Extensive opportunities for professional and personal development, through internal programs and Jotun Academy.
• A professional and supportive work environment with focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Exciting challenges in a growing company with excellent financial results.
• Highly competitive pension and insurance scheme.

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy)

22.08.2022

CONTACT RECRUITER:
Eliassen, Morten, Head of Test Laboratory, morten.eliassen@jotun.no

Jotun employs more than 1000 employees in Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden and Denmark), where all our four segments – Decorative Paints, Marine Coatings, Protective Coatings and Powder Coatings - are present. Regional, Group management - and functions - are located in Sandefjord together with our two factories.

Our brand new headquarters, which includes a state-of-the-art R&D center is situated on the seaside in Sandefjord. We provide a wide range of career opportunities, within areas such as finance and administration, IT, sales and marketing, supply chain, engineering, technical, and research and development.