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Paint and Coating Engineer Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. life insurance, paid time off 6800 Geddes Road (Show on map) Oct 24, 2026 Paint and Coating Engineer Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking an engineer to join the Total Vehicle Development Team of the Material Development 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

Professional 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, and interpersonal 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. Notify me of jobs like this