At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

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. 

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The Dow Chemical Company presents an exciting opportunity for the right individual to join us as a TS&D (Technical Service & Development) Specialist based in Jincheon. As a member of the Dow Performance Silicone team within the Consumer Solutions R&D organization, the TS&D Scientist offers technical support and application process engineering expertise to promote advanced silicone-based specialty product solutions in targeted markets and applications such as Pressure sensitive adhesive, release coating. The primary focus of the TS&D role is technical issue resolution and assisting customers in utilizing Dow's innovative product solutions by providing application expertise. The incumbent works closely with commercial team to explore new business opportunity and contribute to delivering innovative technical solution/product with scientific approach that would help customer success and sustainable growth aligning with business strategy. The position requires intimate knowledge of customer requirements and ability to match them to fundamental properties that our products can offer.

Main Responsibilities:

• Uphold the highest standards of safety and integrity both within and outside Dow.
• Provide technical support and engineering expertise to promote existing and new silicone-based products for Pressure Sensitive Industry (PSA, Release coating)
• Understand Electronics & Paper/Film/Tape market trends and contribute to build robust innovation portfolio for development of advanced PSA and release coating technology.
• Validate the effectiveness of new products through rigorous laboratory testing and large-scale trials with customers, employing industry-standard or customer-specific end-use test methods.
• Successfully drive the commercialization of new products through application expertise and technical support.
• Identify and address customers' unmet needs and critical requirements by fostering collaboration with internal R&D and commercial teams, delivering tailored material and application solutions.
• Align with business strategy to develop and fortify a robust commercialization portfolio.
• Cultivate a pipeline of long-term growth opportunities by developing new applications and technical strategies for targeted markets.
• Conduct and oversee laboratory experiments to develop innovative application solutions, customized offerings, and new product commercialization, as well as establish new testing capabilities.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills to engage external customers and translate market needs into product specifications and concepts.
• Document technical reports, product datasheets, papers, and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the literature and patents.
• Safeguard intellectual property rights.

Desired Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor, Master degree or Ph.D with majors in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or Material Science

• Technical Experience: >3~5yrs working experience in Electronics/PSI/Tape/Film/Paper industry as product development, application & technical service or material engineer
• Application knowledge in Pressure sensitive industry, Coating, Film/Tape application in electronics, basic of display and semiconductor.

• Product/chemistry knowledge in silicone, organic (Acrylate, Urethane), fillers
• Languages: Korean and English
• Soft Skills

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good ability to learn new things 
• Proven program/project management experience would be a plus
• Strong initiative and self-management on priority management effectively

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)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

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.