Commercial Intern

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 youll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects gain hands-on experience and collaborate with industry experts. Whether youre 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 Bachelors or Masters 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. Weve 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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