Rotational Field Engineer Program - Global 6-Year Training

2520 ACS Mexico S DE RL DE CV; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Axalta is seeking Field Engineers to join its Process Technology team as part of a structured, six-year rotational program spanning several locations. You will drive scale‑up and alignment of coating technologies, supporting growth and lean manufacturing initiatives from lab to commercial scale.

The program includes three 24‑month rotations at different sites, with relocation for each rotation to build broad technical and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related major, graduation Spring/Summer 2027.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Willing to relocate for three consecutive two-year rotations at different Axalta sites.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Strong multitasking and time management abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Established problem‑solving and analytical thinking.
• Familiarity with DOE and statistical data analysis.
• Experience with programming languages (e.g., Python) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Become a technical resource and interface between teams to support projects in Operations and Technology.
• Collaborate with R&D formulators to scale up and align products for manufacturing.
• Support and troubleshoot plant process and quality issues through participation in manufacturing forums.
• Engage regularly with business and operations personnel across Axalta.
• Act as a key contact for teams focused on quality, change management, and other initiatives.
• Drive process optimization by generating ideas, conducting lab and pilot experiments, and implementing improvements at plant scale.
• Lead technicians, manage workflow and deadlines, and promote safe work practices aligned with Axalta’s core values.

Skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Design of experiments

Python

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Axalta is seeking Field Engineers to join its Process Technology team as part of a structured, six-year rotational program spanning several locations. You will drive scale‑up and alignment of coating technologies, supporting growth and lean manufacturing initiatives from lab to commercial scale.

The program includes three 24‑month rotations at different sites, with relocation for each rotation to build broad technical and leadership skills.