Coatings & Color Innovation Engineer

Saicon; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Saicon in Michigan is seeking a materials engineering specialist focused on functional coatings to meet global design and performance objectives. You will help create specifications, set targets, provide application recommendations, and investigate non-conformances to root causes.

You will work closely with paint/coating suppliers and decorative finishes vendors to develop new technology and colors within approved coating technologies, and participate in model launches, color development, and

Responsibilities

• Specialize in functional coatings to meet design and performance objectives; create specs, targets, and root-cause analyses.
• Collaborate with paint/coating and decorative finishes suppliers to develop new technology and colors within approved coating technologies.
• Create or modify commodity/material standard specifications.
• Participate in new model launches, color development, and engineering changes requiring material validation.
• Provide technical direction for coatings/decorative finishes and initiate sustainable/material-innovation initiatives.

Job description

Saicon in Michigan is seeking a materials engineering specialist focused on functional coatings to meet global design and performance objectives. You will help create specifications, set targets, provide application recommendations, and investigate non-conformances to root causes.

You will work closely with paint/coating suppliers and decorative finishes vendors to develop new technology and colors within approved coating technologies, and participate in model launches, color development, and