Job description

Are you an R&D specialist eager to apply your technical expertise in a more business-driven environment? Do you thrive on solving technical challenges while collaborating with global teams across Sales, Product Management, and beyond? If so, this is your opportunity to play a key role in shaping Hempel’s commercial success through technical excellence.

Join our Global Technical Business Support team

As our new Business Technical Expert, you will be part of a dynamic, highly skilled team that provides best-in-class global technical support—ensuring our innovative coatings meet market demands. This role is perfect for someone with a strong technical foundation who enjoys engaging with different functions, solving complex challenges, and making a real impact on business growth.

What will you do?

Be the technical go-to expert – Advise and support teams across Sales, Product Management, and Technical Services on technical matters, working closely with R&D to find the best solutions.

Manage technical data & specifications – Oversee and optimize our specifications and ensure data integrity across systems in collaboration with Digital and Commercial Excellence teams.

Drive technical excellence – Improve technical documentation, create new materials, and train R&D teams on updated processes and workflows.

Work on a global scale – Collaborate with colleagues from around the world, bridging the gap between our customers and the innovative solutions we provide.

What makes you the right fit?

A technical degree in Engineering or Chemistry, with experience in the coatings industry.

Strong communication skills in English and a passion for helping others solve technical challenges.

A structured approach with a problem-solving mindset and an eye for continuous improvement.

Ability to work cross-functionally with commercial and technical teams.

FROSIO or NACE certification is a plus!

Why join Hempel?

At Hempel, you’ll be part of an ambitious, purpose-driven company striving to make a positive impact. This role offers a unique career path for R&D professionals who want to expand into the commercial side of the business—without leaving behind their technical expertise. You’ll work in a truly global environment, collaborating with experts and driving innovation.

Location

This position is based at Hempel’s headquarters in the Copenhagen area or at our R&D Centre near Barcelona, Spain.

Sounds like a match?

Welcome to apply! Click the ‘Apply for position’ button in the top-right corner and submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system. Final deadline for applications is 4 March 2025. For further information about the job, please contact Sandra Mahedero – smp@hempel.com

More about Hempel

At Hempel, you’re welcomed into a global community of 7,500 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 ensuring everyone feels 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. 

We are proud to be majority owned by the Hempel Foundation, dedicated to philanthropic activities, with our earnings contributing to many charitable initiatives every year. It means that when you work at Hempel, your hard work and dedication contribute to a greater cause, making your career matter twice. 

Learn more about Hempel and our commitments on hempel.com/career 

Application due

2025-03-04

Seniority Level

Associate

Job Functions

General Business, Information Technology, 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.

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