Lead EV Dielectric Powder Coating Engineer – On Site

Metheion Technology & Engineering Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dependent Care FSA

HSA or FSA

Job summary

Metheion Technology & Engineering Consulting seeks a hands-on engineer to lead a new electrostatic powder coating line for EV-related components. You will define the manufacturing process, select equipment, and manage procurement to deliver a ready-to-manufacture line within 10-12 months.

After start-up, you will monitor process performance, troubleshoot defects, drive yield improvements, and ensure coating thickness and dielectric isolation targets are met through validation and HIPOT testing.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with industrial powder coating systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, installation, and commissioning of a new automated electrostatic powder coating line for high-volume manufacturing.
• Develop and optimize coating process parameters including surface preparation, masking, electrostatic application, and oven-curing profiles.
• Define equipment specifications and manufacturing requirements to meet throughput, thickness targets, and electrical isolation reliability.
• Manage capital equipment acquisition, CERs, vendor selection, procurement and equipment acceptance.
• Establish process controls and validation methods, including HIPOT testing for dielectric protection.
• Coordinate with Aluminum Brazing Engineers to ensure seamless integration and clean handoffs between furnaces and the coating line.
• Define manufacturing process controls, inspection requirements, and quality documentation for production readiness.
• Develop SOPs and process parameters for production operators.
• Troubleshoot defects (overspray, debris, voids), identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor production performance and drive improvements in yield, scrap, cycle times, and uptime.
• Qualify the coating process through trials to ensure quality and throughput targets are met.

Skills

Powder coating systems

Electrostatic coating

Process development

Chromate surface preparation

Oven curing operations

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Infor SyteLine

Job description

Metheion Technology & Engineering Consulting seeks a hands-on engineer to lead a new electrostatic powder coating line for EV-related components. You will define the manufacturing process, select equipment, and manage procurement to deliver a ready-to-manufacture line within 10-12 months.

After start-up, you will monitor process performance, troubleshoot defects, drive yield improvements, and ensure coating thickness and dielectric isolation targets are met through validation and HIPOT testing.