Automotive Applications & Equipment Engineer Intern

PPG; Quattordio; In loco; EUR 9140 - 10.947; Tempo pieno

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6-month extracurricular internship

Monthly €900 gross stipend

Canteen available

Descrizione del lavoro

PPG in Quattordio is seeking a proactive Application & Equipment Engineer to join the ATSEL team, supporting management of application systems for decorative coatings and ensuring state-of-the-art equipment for European automotive OEM labs.

You will collaborate with technicians and chemists to optimize processes, install and calibrate equipment, and help standardize safety and documentation. This internship offers a 6-month arrangement with a €900 gross monthly stipend and canteen access.

Competenze

• Master’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Thermomechanical and Mechatronics Engineering with a strong hardware focus).
• Familiarity with diagnostic equipment maintenance, calibration techniques, and root-cause analysis is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with PLC/robotics software (e.g., ABB, FANUC, Dürr) and tools for application data collection and analysis (e.g., advanced Excel, Minitab, Data Loggers) are considered an added value.

Mansioni

• Desire to create or increase knowledge of paint application hardware (automotive electrostatic atomizers, bell applicators, robot programming basics, fluid delivery systems).
• Equipment & Application Management: support the ATSEL Engineering Manager for installation, calibration, preventive maintenance, and continuous optimization of all application equipment (e.g., robotic spray booths, atomizers, curing ovens, dosing systems) within the technical center.
• OEM Equipment Provider Interface: support the ATSEL Engineering Manager who is the primary technical contact and subject matter expert with third-party equipment manufacturers and machinery vendors relevant to the European Automotive OEM sector.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: closely collaborate with other members of the ATSEL team as well as Laboratory scientists and R&D Chemists to translate formulation requirements into precise application parameters, validating new coating concepts under realistic application conditions.
• Standardization & Safety: support the ATSEL Engineering Manager to maintain rigorous documentation, operational procedures, and safety standards across all application tools and engineering activities.
• Support the implementation of new potential applications equipment devices and tools eventually needed by Quattordio Customer Development Labs.
• Work in compliance with PPG Environment, Health and Safety, 5S and Quality policies in accordance with business requirements and local regulations.

Conoscenze

Paint application hardware

Robot programming basics

PLC/robotics software

Data collection & analysis

English fluency

Formazione

Master’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Thermomechanical and Mechatronics with hardware focus)

Strumenti

ABB

FANUC

Dürr

Excel

Minitab

Data loggers

Descrizione del lavoro

PPG in Quattordio is seeking a proactive Application & Equipment Engineer to join the ATSEL team, supporting management of application systems for decorative coatings and ensuring state-of-the-art equipment for European automotive OEM labs.

You will collaborate with technicians and chemists to optimize processes, install and calibrate equipment, and help standardize safety and documentation. This internship offers a 6-month arrangement with a €900 gross monthly stipend and canteen access.