2024 Chemistry / Chemical Engineering Co-Op

1 month ago


Philadelphia, United States Axalta Full time
Job Description:

As a leader in the global coating development and manufacturing industry, Axalta Coating Systems' Leadership recognizes the business value of introducing young, new talent into the organization through our early talent programs. Our co-op opportunities provide a meaningful professional experience to students and is supported by a hands-on supervisor and a peer mentor to help with the daily maneuvering. Our teams at our Global Innovation Center in the Philadelphia Navy Yard have multiple opportunities across several Research and Development teams and projects to provide a unique, meaningful experience to top co-op candidates, combining the intimacy of a smaller team setting with the innovation and opportunities of a mid-size global company.

During your co-op assignment, you will:
  • Work directly with Axalta Scientists on a well-defined project to develop new products, improve manufacturing processes, or solve customer issues
  • Be expected to perform your own work which may be focused on polymer synthesis, paint formulations, advanced analytical chemistry instrumentation, or computational modeling
  • Have frequent opportunities for direct interaction with our global internal manufacturing and marketing groups, as well as our external automotive customers
  • Prepare and present a report summarizing your project work at the end of your co-op experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Candidates must be working toward an undergraduate or master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field;
  • Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.2;
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future;
  • Candidates must show demonstrated ability to learn on the job;
  • Candidates must be an effective problem solver with strong analytical skills;
  • Candidates must be results oriented and a self-starter;
  • Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Candidates must be proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint;
  • Candidates must have the ability to work in a team environment


BENEFITS:

Salary: Competitive hourly rate that is commensurate with experience and education

Housing: Axalta will provide non-local students a lump sum to assist in covering temporary living expenses

Candidates seeking US-based opportunities will need to have the ability to work legally in the United States (e.g. US Citizen, US permanent resident of qualifying refugee or individuals granted asylum) without visa sponsorship need now or in the future. Applicants who do not indicate having the necessary work authorization will not be considered for US-based opportunities.

#EarlyTalent

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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