We are looking for highly skilled, agile, hands-on, technically strong and commercially practical professional to join our team.

This role sits at the intersection of R&D; and on-the-floor manufacturing. The successful candidate should be able to take ownership and drive the formulation, development, conduct trials, testing, scale-up, and production of high-performance industrial paints, primers, and protective coatings. Work closely with manufacturing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Formulation Development & R&D;: Lead R&D; efforts in developing advanced industrial paints, primers, and protective coating formulations.
- Resin & Binder System Optimisation: Design, optimize, and evaluate various resin systems including alkyds, epoxies, acrylics, and polyurethanes.
- Laboratory Testing & Performance Evaluation: Plan and execute laboratory testing of coating formulations, including where applicable – Viscosity, Density / specific gravity, Fineness of grind, Pot life, Drying / curing characteristics
- Production Scale-Up: Facilitate smooth technology transfer from lab-scale formulation to full-scale commercial manufacturing, actively troubleshooting shop-floor issues.
- Raw Material Sourcing: Maintain and leverage a strong professional network with chemical and paint ingredient suppliers to evaluate and source high-quality raw materials.
- Cost & Formulation Optimisation: Refine existing formulations to improve performance, durability, environmental compliance, and cost efficiency.
- Quality & Technical Documentation: Develop and maintain technical documentation including – Formulation sheets, Batch manufacturing instructions, etc

TECHNICAL & PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

- Experience: 10 + years of intensive,



hands-on experience in an industrial paint manufacturing R&D; or production environment.
- Technical Depth: Comprehensive knowledge of industrial paint and primer chemistries, across various resin systems (alkyds, epoxies, polyurethanes, etc.).
- Supplier Network: Established relationships with key suppliers of pigments, binders, solvents, additives, and specialized resins.
- Operational Capability: Practical, floor-level understanding of paint manufacturing machinery, testing protocols, and safety standards.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

- Robust knowledge of industrial paint and coating chemistry.
- Hands-on formulation development experience.
- Strong understanding of epoxy, PU, alkyd, acrylic and other industrial coating systems.
- Good knowledge of pigments, fillers, solvents, additives, curing agents and functional additives.
- Understanding of dispersion, grinding, mixing and curing processes.
- Ability to troubleshoot formulation and production issues independently.
- Knowledge of coating testing and performance evaluation.
- Understanding of scale-up and manufacturing processes

Manufacturing Skills

- Practical experience working on the manufacturing floor.
- Understanding of industrial paint manufacturing equipment and processes.
- Experience with batch manufacturing and process optimisation.




- Ability to translate laboratory formulations into practical manufacturing processes.
- Strong focus on safety, quality and batch consistency.

Good to Have

- Experience in protective coatings / anti-corrosion coatings.
- Experience with 2K PU and epoxy systems.
- Experience in marine, infrastructure, industrial or heavy-duty coatings.
- Experience in graphene / nanomaterials / advanced additives.
- Exposure to corrosion testing and salt spray testing.
- Experience with ASTM / ISO coating standards.
- Existing network among paint raw material suppliers.
- Experience working with contract manufacturers.
- Experience in customer trials and field application support.
- Experience developing TDS, SDS and technical documentation.

Qualifications

- M.Sc. Chemistry, OR
- B.Tech / M.Tech in Paint Technology / Paint Technology & Surface Coating/ Chemical Engineering.
- PhD will be added advantage
- 10 + years of relevant hands-on experience in industrial paints / coatings R&D; and/or production.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a brief note to [email protected], explaining your interest in the role, resume with picture, current location, current CTC, willingness to relocate and any references.

About Evora Graphene

Evora Graphene is an advanced materials company pioneering the commercialization of Nano materials like graphene‑enabled technologies for industrial applications. We operate at the intersection of innovation, manufacturing, and sustainability, bridging research with real‑world industry needs. Our mission is to transform graphene from breakthrough science into solutions that deliver measurable impact across sectors.

📌 Senior / Assistant Manager – 10+ years - Research & Development (R&D) & Production — Industrial Coatings (Bengaluru)
🏢 Evora Graphene Private
📍 Bengaluru