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R&D Manager: Epoxy Coatings (Marine and Industrial Flooring) and Spray Foam

Requisition ID:  16752
Location: 

Houston, TX, US, 77066 Spring, TX, US, 77389

Pay Type:  Salary
Position type:  Full-time / Salary

COMPANY OVERVIEW
Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.

Learn more at www.amrize.com/careers
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Join the Gaco team, a trusted name in building envelope solutions with a heritage dating back to 1955.

 

We’re seeking a R&D Manager: Epoxy Coatings (Marine and Industrial Flooring) and Spray Foam who’s ready to be part of a company committed to formulating everyday success for every customer through innovative, reliable products used to adhere, seal, and protect at every level of the building envelope.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE/WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH   

  • Strategic Product Development: Define and execute the R&D roadmap for epoxy technologies (e.g., high-solids, solvent-free, fast-cure) to capture new market opportunities. This includes leading development and managing ongoing projects with polysiloxane, acrylics, epoxy primers, epoxy coatings, and spray foam.
  • Team Leadership & Management: Lead, build up, mentor and manage a high-performing R&D team. Foster a culture of scientific excellence, project accountability, and rigorous adherence to safety protocols.
  • Formulation & Process Expertise: Oversee the design, development, and scale-up of complex 2K epoxy formulations. This includes managing epoxy resins, amine/polyamide curing agents, fillers, and performance additives to achieve critical properties like abrasion resistance, impact strength, and chemical/saltwater immersion resistance.
  • Product Lifecycle & Support: Ensure the long-term performance, cost-effectiveness, and quality of the existing commercialized product line. Provide expert technical support to Manufacturing, Sales, and Quality Control to resolve production issues or support key global accounts.
  • Regulatory & Code Compliance: Act as the subject matter expert, ensuring all products are formulated to meet or exceed critical industry and marine specifications as well as US State specific regulations & restrictions

QI (QC) Lab: Raw Materials & Finished Goods Rotational Viscometer (e.g., Brookfield)

  • Pycnometer (Specific Gravity Cup) & Analytical Scale
  • Potentiometric Titrator (for Amine Value & Epoxy Equivalent Weight)
  • FTIR Spectrometer
  • Stopwatch (for Pot Life / Gel Time)
  • Durometer (Shore D)
  • Gloss Meter (20°/60°)
  • Drawdown Bar & Charts

R&D Lab: Development & Maintenance

  • High-Speed Vacuum Dissolver (500-1000g samples)
  • High-Speed Vacuum Dissolver (5-20kg samples)
  • Rheometer
  • Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)
  • Universal Testing Machine (UTM) with:
    • Pull-Off Adhesion Tester
    • Tensile/Elongation Fixtures
  • Taber Abraser (for Abrasion Resistance)
  • Impact Tester (Gardner/Falling Dart)
  • Salt Spray (Fog) Chamber (for Corrosion Testing)
  • Mandrel Bend Tester (for Flexibility)
  • Accelerated Weatherometer (QUV / Xenon Arc)
  • Lab scales

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

  • Education: Master degree or PhD in Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, or Materials Science (with relevant experience).
  • Experience: 10+ years of progressive R&D experience in the protective coatings, specialty chemicals, or industrial polymers industry.
  • Mandatory Focus: Deep, hands-on formulation experience with 2K epoxy chemistries and acrylic chemistries is required. The ability to manage projects across polysiloxane, acrylics, epoxy primers, epoxy coatings, and spray foam technologies, are highly prefererd.
  • Industry Focus: Proven experience developing products for marine, industrial maintenance, protective, or flooring applications is essential.
  • Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage a technical team, lead complex projects from concept to commercialization, and solve challenging technical problems.

 

WHAT WE OFFER    

  • Competitive salary

  • Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan 

  • Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance  

  • Holistic Health & Well-being programs

  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care

  • Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts

  • Paid time off & paid holidays

  • Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)

  • Educational Assistance Program

 

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Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

 

BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES
At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you’ll have the chance to build your ambition!   

Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.  Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Amrize North America Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email recruiting-accommodations@amrize.com. This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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