Color Systems Engineer

JOB TITLE: Color Systems Engineer

Job Summary

Axalta Coating Systems is a global leader in high-performance coatings, delivering innovative solutions to the automotive, industrial, and refinish markets.  We are seeking a skilled Color Systems Engineer to join Axalta’s Global Color Technology team in our Global Innovation Center in Philadelphia, PA. The ideal candidate will have experience in a relevant technical field and have an advanced understanding of color technology and its application in industrial settings.

The Color Systems Engineer develops, implements and supports color technology for internal and external color operations. Additionally, this role requires close collaboration with R&D and resources in marketing, manufacturing, color formula development and information technology to identify organizational needs and develop technical color solutions.

Please note: We are an equal opportunity employer and will not be offering visa sponsorship for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize color matching protocols, conduct hands-on analyses to identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions to enhance color consistency and accuracy using Axalta’s state of the art color matching toolbox.
• Database management pertaining to color matching, coating production and retrieval processes.
• Rely on Data analytics related to optical measurement, empirical modeling, algorithm development, data science, and color imaging to support Axalta’s color development labs and continuously improve its color systems and tools. 
• Network with global business, Marketing, Manufacturing, Technology, and Information Technology personnel and participate in global color management meetings.
• Promote collaborative efforts in developing and delivering projects that align with R&D, Engineering, and customer requirements, leveraging in-house and new technology.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Color Science, Physics, Optics or related field required with MS or PhD degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in color theory and its practical application within manufacturing environments.
• Minimum of 10 years experimental manipulation background to identify issues, develop relationships and validate results using process/product variables in relation to visual or optical measurement responses, and to interpret, analyze and apply numerical color and appearance measurement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement in color matching processes.
• Hands-on experience with measurement hardware systems and data management software applications desired. 
• Experience with theoretical and empirical modeling, statistics, computer systems development and process control. 
• Proficiency in data retrieval and manipulation plus commonly used programming and scripting languages for data analytics (Python, Matlab, R, etc.) and database querying (SQL, Tableau).
• Effective project management and execution skills. 
• Ability to work and influence collaboratively and effectively within a global and diverse population.
• Excellent communication skills to understand and document customer requirements and to effectively convey recommendations to internal customers.

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.

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