Digital Ink Production Chemist

‍About Us:

Xefco is an Australian-owned company that creates innovative textile and coating technologies with a vision to create a more sustainable future for the textile industry. Incorporated in 2018, we have a track record of developing novel technologies that have been adopted by some of the world’s leading outdoor apparel and fashion brands.

Xefco has pioneered a novel plasma technology, called Ausora™ that provides a sustainable dyeing and finishing solution to eliminate water pollution from textile manufacturing. Ausora has been developed through a long-standing research partnership with Deakin University and is set to bring a disruptive manufacturing solution to the textile industry together a broad range of other potential applications.

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Responsibilities:

The Digital Ink Production Engineer – Indonesia oversees Xefco digital printing ink production activities and ensures the quality of the inks and chemistries produced for customers using Xefco’s Ausora Systems in the Indonesian region.

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Duties:

Must have experience with Digital Printing Inks and Ink Formulation.

Must have experience in Pigment Printing.

• Oversee the use of the inks and chemistries at customer sites and carry out necessary testing to ensure that they meet the required quality and performance requirements.

• Engage in research and development activities along with Xefco’s Australian research and development team to innovate, develop and continuously improve Xefco’s Ausora processes.

• Coordinate with Xefco’s Australian research and development team for any non-conformance of the production outcome set by the customer. Involve in troubleshooting and problem-solving activities by investigating root causes and implementing corrective actions.  

• Preparing technical reports and documentation related to processes and safety measures

• Ensure compliance, safety and waste management of the chemicals used in accordance with local laws and regulations, collaborating with Xefco’s Australian administrative team and local Indonesian advisors.

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Reporting:

The Digital Ink Production Engineer – Indonesia will report to the Operations Manager of Xefco.  

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Requirements:

• A degree (or relevant qualification) in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering or related field.

• Experience with chemical importation, storage, and chemical compliance.  

• Must have experience with digital printing inks and ink formulation.

• Desirable to have knowledge of textile materials, treatments, dyeing processes, and manufacturing processes.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to present innovations to colleagues, customers, and supply chain partners (English and Bahasa preferred).

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Who you are:

The Digital Ink Production Engineer – Indonesia must:

• Have a passion for innovation and problem solving.

• Be a team player who works collaboratively in a team environment.

• Be self-driven with ability to seek information and solutions from internal and external sources.

• Have the ability to work within time frames.

• Be willing to undertake what is required for the role.

• Use your skills, knowledge, and personal characteristics to work to the best of your ability.

• Behave with professionalism, act in good faith, and with honesty.

• Effectively communicate with a team and project partners.

• Use leadership skills to foster a team environment and manage team resources effectively.

• Keep yourself and others safe when you are at work.

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