Paint Engineer

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. is seeking a qualified candidate in Gurgaon, India, with a B.Tech degree in Paint or Chemical Engineering. The role involves managing lab operations, conducting paint development and testing. Candidates should possess good knowledge of paint processes, color development, and lab management, alongside technical skills with equipment design and set up. This position provides an opportunity to work with new technologies in the paint shop environment.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Paint Development process.
• Well versed in Color development.
• Experience with paint testing and addressing defects.
• Prior Lab Management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct workability trials for new colors.
• Develop new materials such as PT-ED chemicals and Sealer.
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment in paint shops.
• Upgrade existing equipment incorporating new technologies.
• Analyze lab equipment performance and plan upgrades.

Skills

Paint Development process

Color development

Paint testing and defects

Processes in Paint Shop

Lab Management

Education

B.Tech in Paint / Chemical Engineering

Tools

Auto-CAD

Job description

Required Qualification: B.Tech (Paint / Chemical) Preferred

Must Haves

• Should have good knowledge of Paint Development process.
• Should be well versed in Color development.
• Should have good knowledge of paint testing and paint defects.
• Should have good knowledge of processes in Paint Shop.
• Should have prior Lab Management experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Workability trials for new colors.
• Development of new materials - PT-ED chemicals, Sealer, PVC, SGC & Hot wax materials.
• Equipment operation & trouble shooting.
• Upgrading equipment of existing paint shops incorporating latest technology, energy efficient solutions.
• Lab Equipment performance analysis & planning for upgradation/renewal.
• Knowledge of paints, its application technology, issues & countermeasures.
• Painting robots, Online/Offline robot teaching for body & Bumper, robot & teaching issues & countermeasures.
• Designing of low viscous & high viscous material circulation system.

Technical Skill

• Knowledge of equipment design parameters. Person should be able to analyze equipment requirement, make specification, read drawing and should be able to judge the equipment performance parameters and incorporation of new technologies.
• Ability to understand technical and commercial requirements for installation of new equipment & to evaluate alternatives with Cost-benefit analysis.
• Hands on experience on equipment set-up & commissioning.
• Layout planning with the use of software such as Auto-CAD.
• Basic electrical knowledge for electrical panel design.
• Ability to effectively communicate specific requirements with suppliers and monitor the overall development process at supplier end.
• Strategic Thinking & Strong execution orientation and problem-solving approach.