Paint and Coating Engineer
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking an experienced engineer to join the Total Vehicle Development Team of the Materials Department to support vehicle body exterior paint development efforts for North and South American production vehicles through collaborative work with suppliers and engineering design, manufacturing, and plant purchasing teams
What You Will Do:
Validate 2K, 1K, and epoxy waterborne exterior body paint systems (e.g., primer, e-coat, basecoat, clear coat, etc.) for North and South American production sites, through collaboration with coatings laboratory team, paint suppliers, plant purchasing and manufacturing teams, and the Hyundai R&D center in South Korea
Perform paint-related development vehicle quality teardowns and evaluations on site at HMG production facilities, as well as quality audits of current production paints
Consult with plant manufacturing locations and associated suppliers to support North and South American manufacturing locations in resolving quality-related issues (e.g., paint, e-coat, etc.)
Analyze paint defects and damage, determine root causes, and propose countermeasures to prevent recurrence for in-plant and in-field vehicles
Support the development of new testing and material specifications, as well as testing methodologies related to exterior body coatings
Investigate new-body paint technologies (e.g., chemistries, application technology, benchmarking, etc.)
May include patent idea submissions, R&D projects, and co-work with Hyundai Motor Group suppliers and the Hyundai R&D center in South Korea
Travel up to 15% of the time, both domestically and internationally
What You Will Bring to the Role:
Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science and engineering, polymers and coatings technology, polymer science/engineering, or a related field
5+ years of work experience in paint engineering, coatings, or materials
Industry experience performing paint formulation, development, and testing responsibilities
Ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Excellent time management, self-management, and organization skills
Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and leadership skills
Project management experience
Valid Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record
What Hyundai Can Offer You:
Zero-dollar Employee Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for You and Your Family
100% Employer-paid Disability and Life Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off, Including Vacation, Sick, and Abundant Holidays
Competitive Salaries
A Global Environment that Fosters Diversity
Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits
Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Flexible Work Hours
Other Details:
Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor.
Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an equal opportunity employer commited to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, other protected veteran status, and any other protected class under law.
