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Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

Dow Chemical Thailand Co., Ltd. has an opening for the position of Technical Service and Development Specialist, located in Map Ta Phut, Thailand. The candidate will be responsible for Polyurethane foam applications including both technical service & application development in Southeast Asia markets.

For the market-focused technical role, the activities will cover the identification and execution of customer opportunities by collaborating with the commercial and marketing organization; interfacing with the regional and global TS&D for development work; adherence to manufacturing and product stewardship for new product scale-ups; development and/or the introduction of solutions at targeted customers for product qualification and commercialization. The incumbent will work closely with their sales, marketing, and technical peers in the Asia pacific and globally.

The detailed job description includes:

• Collaborate closely with the regional PU Sales team to identify the growth opportunities. 
• Provide product recommendations, formulation fine-tuning for existing products relating to customer needs, and on-site trial support for identified customer opportunities.
• Troubleshooting support for customer quality complaints by working with the sales, production, supply chain and quality organization. Continually define and reduce costs associated with product performance and quality.
• Generate high-quality technical reports for development projects and write customer call reports.  Conduct technical symposiums for industry meetings and at the customer sites, and to prepare technical literature/publications.
• Seamless teamwork and effective communication with sales, marketing, commercial leadership, TS&D peers, production, product stewardship, and other R&D colleagues.

Qualifications & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Polymer Science/Material Science/Chemical Engineering or related fields.
• The new graduate is welcome.
• Possess 1-2 years’ experience in PU foam applications/markets or in the Chemical industry.
• Good knowledge of chemistry, thermoplastic, and thermosetting polymers.
• Excellent in the communication of written and spoken in both English and Chinese is preferable. 
• Quick learner for the new applications and technologies.
• Possess strong presentation, analytical skills, and project management skills.
• Customer focused, self-motivated, and profit/cost-conscious.
• Able to base in Map Ta Phut, Thailand. Frequent traveling in the territory & Southeast Asia (25-50% of the time).

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 
 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. 
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. 
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).  
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

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About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment.  We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.