Are you a driven and innovative college student looking to jumpstart your career with a global leader in coatings technology? Axalta, a company renowned for its cutting-edge products and commitment to sustainability, is searching for talented individuals like you to join our Fast Track Early Talent Program. At Axalta, you’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, gain hands-on experience, and collaborate with industry experts. Whether you’re studying engineering, chemistry, business, or a related field, we offer diverse roles that can help you grow and shape the future of coatings. Want to ensure your career is firing on all cylinders? Join us and be part of a vibrant company where your ideas and contributions truly make a difference.
Axalta is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Technical Service & Program Engineering Intern to support cross-functional initiatives within our coatings business. This internship offers hands-on experience in technical problem-solving, customer support, product validation, and program execution within a fast-paced manufacturing and engineering environment. The intern will collaborate with technical service engineers, program managers, R&D teams, and manufacturing personnel to support customer programs, product launches, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Assist Technical Service Engineers in troubleshooting product performance and application-related issues at customer sites or within internal labs
Support validation testing, data collection, and analysis for new or existing coating systems
Prepare technical reports, documentation, and customer-facing summaries
Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives
Assist in coordinating engineering program timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional communications
Support program tracking tools, dashboards, and milestone reporting
Contribute to process improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and cost reduction
Maintain compliance with safety and environmental standards
Qualifications
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Chemistry or related technical field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Ability to interpret technical data and generate clear documentation
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment
Preferred Skills
Exposure to coatings, polymers, or surface science
Experience with laboratory testing or manufacturing environments
Familiarity with statistical analysis or data visualization tools
Project management or program coordination experience
What You Will Gain
Real-world experience supporting customer-facing technical service activities
Exposure to large-scale manufacturing and product launch programs
Cross-functional collaboration experience in engineering and operations
Mentorship from industry professionals
Insight into coatings technology and industrial applications
**Important Notice: Visa Sponsorship**
Thank you for considering a career with us. Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship for this position. All applicants must have the necessary work authorization to be employed in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future (including F1 OPT and H1-B statuses).
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to reviewing your application.
Our Company:
Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.
Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.
Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.
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