Scientist - Color (Paint & Coatings Manufacturing Industry)

Axalta • Huntsville, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Axalta Coating Systems is seeking a Scientist to join our General Industrial technology team in Huntsville, Al. The right candidate will possess a passion for development, good color eye, technical acumen, and the ability to process information quickly. Color developments will be utilized to support product design for coating technologies offered in coil and extrusion precoated metal market. The role of Scientist will report to the technology team manager.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a Background Check & Drug Test
• Strong Laboratory experience is required.
• Candidate MUST pass Color Vision Test
• Microsoft Office required, knowledge of VBA programming a plus

Nice To Haves

• Paint or Coatings Manufacturing experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create color formulations based on customer requirements and adjust color formulas as needed to meet production requirements
• Requires a strong understanding of color theory and the properties of different pigments for matching colors accurately and consistently using a variety of color-matching tools and equipment
• Participate in SPC analysis to improve Right FirstTime color manufacturing
• Prepare samples, make product risk assessments, and be responsible for technology documentation
• Facilitate transfer of technologies between Axalta color matching sites as required
• Capable of prioritizing work to meet customer demands and business requirements
• Adherence to environmental, health and safety procedures is required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level