Core Technical Engineer - Coatings & Decorative Finish Materials Engineer

TALENT Software Services; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services is seeking an Automotive Coatings Materials Engineer to develop and optimize decorative finishes for OEM vehicle programs. The role blends materials science with coating chemistry and process engineering to deliver robust coating solutions for automotive applications.

The engineer will collaborate with Engineering, Product Development, CMF, Quality, and suppliers to meet performance, appearance, and durability targets across multiple model launches.

Qualifications

• Deep materials science expertise with coating chemistry focus.
• Experience developing, validating, and optimizing coating materials and processes.

Responsibilities

• Specialize in functional coatings; create specs with targets; advise on applications; perform root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with paint/coatings suppliers to develop new tech and color options.
• Create or modify material/commodity standard specifications.
• Participate in new model launches, color development, and material validation changes.
• Provide technical direction for coatings/decorative finishes; drive sustainable material innovations.

Skills

Materials science

Coating chemistry

Automotive coatings process

Problem solving

Job description

Description:

Responsible for the development of Automotive trim coatings and decorative finish technologies for Company vehicle applications. OEM Automotive Coatings Materials Engineer blends deep materials science expertise with a focus on coating chemistry and automotive coatings process engineering. This role is responsible for developing, validating, and optimizing coating materials and associated processes used within OEM automotive manufacturing environments.

Description:

Responsible for the development of Automotive trim coatings and decorative finish technologies for Company vehicle applications. OEM Automotive Coatings Materials Engineer blends deep materials science expertise with a focus on coating chemistry and automotive coatings process engineering. This role is responsible for developing, validating, and optimizing coating materials and associated processes used within OEM automotive manufacturing environments.

The Automotive Coatings Materials Engineer works closely with Engineering, Product Development, CMF, Quality, and Problem Solving teams to ensure that all coating materials meet stringent performance, appearance, and durability requirements. The selected individual will also be responsible for developing and maintaining robust material performance for each commodity and supporting continuous improvement activities throughout all phases of a vehicle program—up to and through launch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Specialization in functional coatings to meet global design and performance objectives; creation of specifications with design and performance targets, application recommendations, and root cause analysis of non-conformances.
• Working closely with the paint /coating suppliers, decorative finishes supplier in developing the new technology and developing colors within the approved coating technologies
• Create or modify each commodity/ material standard specifications
• Participate in new model launches, color development, and engineering changes requiring material validation.
• Provide technical direction for coatings/ decorative finishes. Initiate sustainable initiatives, Innovative material developments