Digital Printing Development Specialist

BlueScope is an Australian-born global success story spanning 15 countries. Our team of over 16500 people is our strength and we want our people to be safe successful and well. Were leaders and innovators in transforming steel into smart products and solutions that support society today and in the future. Were proud of brands like COLORBOND steel that inspire and protect everything from hospitals to bridges and stadiums.

The Opportunity

BlueScopes Product Innovation & Technology (PI&T) team is at the forefront of developing the next generation of steel and coating solutions for Australian and global markets. Bringing together expertise in research product development engineering materials science and customer-led innovation the PI&T team transforms ideas into commercially successful products that deliver value for customers and support a more sustainable future.

Were looking for a Digital Printing Development Specialist to join our Product Innovation & Technology team and help shape the future of BlueScopes painted products.

This is a hands-on technical development role focused on advancing digital printing for BlueScopes painted products. Youll combine painted product knowledge with laboratory experimentation technology evaluation and manufacturing trials to develop Digital Printing concepts as complete painted product systems and turn new ideas into practical product and process opportunities.

What Will You Do

With your technical curiosity and experimental mindset youll play an important role in progressing BlueScopes future Digital Printing capability You will:

investigate future Digital Printing opportunities across finishes effects surface textures and longer-term solid-colour printing

apply painted product knowledge to understand how substrates pretreatments primers basecoats inks and clearcoats interact within a Digital Printing system

monitor emerging digital printing equipment printhead and ink technologies and assess their potential application and compatibility with painted product systems

design and undertake laboratory experiments developing hypotheses experimental plans and test methods

analyse technical results and translate findings into practical recommendations and next steps

take laboratory concepts through to executable manufacturing line trials and provide technical input when results differ from expectations

work closely with painted product specialists to develop and assess Digital Printing concepts as complete painted product systems

More About You

Youre a technically curious problem solver who understands painted or coated product systems enjoys getting hands-on with experimentation and is interested in applying that knowledge to Digital Printing. Youll bring:

a tertiary qualification in engineering chemistry materials science polymer science or another relevant technical discipline or equivalent relevant experience

experience in painted or coated product development including practical understanding of coating systems and their performance

knowledge of how substrates pretreatments primers topcoats or basecoats and other coating layers interact and influence product performance

experience in technical product process or materials development

demonstrated capability in experimental design and laboratory development work

an ability to analyse technical results draw evidence-based conclusions and recommend practical next steps

strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across technical and operational teams

curiosity and a willingness to build expertise in Digital Printing inks and related technologies

Why BlueScope

As were creating strength for the future through our people products and solutions BlueScope gives you opportunities to innovate learn and grow with the business supported by inclusive leadership and a positive passionate team. At BlueScope youll:

• learn and develop as you grow. With opportunities tobuild skills specificto your role andaspirationsour lifelong learningculturewill support your future career pathways.
• create innovative solutions. Seek better smarter ways to solve problems create sustainable solutions and make things happen.
• experience connection and care. Experience a positive inclusive work environment where we look out for each others safety and wellbeing.
• deliver work that matters. Every action you take matters in delivering for our customers and strengthening communities for the future. We value what you do. 

At BlueScope we offer work-life flexibility through our B-flex program. Were committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected and valued to be their authentic selves and welcome people of all backgrounds skills experiences and perspectives. We encourage Women and First Nations people to apply. Were passionate about driving sustainability outcomes that matter to our communities including action on climate and our 2050 net zero goal.

Bring your energy and make your mark as together we drive Our Purpose: We create and inspire smart solutions in steel to strengthen communities for the future. 

Come and discover us at  us creating strength for the future.

Applications close Tuesday 10th November. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time