Chemistry Internship - UV Cure Coatings R&D

OUR COMPANY
Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings and providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautiful and sustainable solutions. From light OEM vehicles, automotive refinish and commercial vehicles to electric motors, buildings and pipelines, our coatings are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity and enable the materials we coat to last longer. With more than 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, the 12,000 people of Axalta continue to find ways to serve our more than 120,000 customers in 130 countries better every day with the finest coatings, application systems and technology. For more information, visit axaltacoatingsystems.com and follow us @Axalta on twitter.

INTRODUCTION

Axalta Coating Systems’ Leadership recognizes the business value of introducing young, new talent into the organization through our internship program. The Axalta Internship Program provides a meaningful professional experience to college students and is supported by a hands-on supervisor, a 1-to-1 mentoring relationship with a senior Axalta leader and a day-to-day buddy to help with the daily maneuvering within our company.   To enhance the real-world experience, the Interns are provided with a unique project designed by the functional leadership that possesses true business value. At the conclusion of the internship the interns are then provided an opportunity to establish their own brand through a presentation of “what I have learned” to senior leaders sharing the outcomes of their work on the project. Additionally, the interns are provided direct exposure to Axalta’s senior level executives through our international lecture series which includes a live question and answer session with the leader. The interns will also be provided the opportunity to meet, network and spend time with the rest of the Axalta summer interns during the 4-day Summit held at our Global Headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. These are all keys to insuring a robust, meaningful and value adding real-world experience to these students.

The Internships will last a minimum of 10 weeks. Preferred starting dates are at the end of May with the target completion timeframe in mid-August.

THE INTERNSHIP

During your Axalta Internship, you will conduct DoE studies to evaluate formulation and cure energy factors that will impact the following attributes of a topcoat for the UV flooring market:

·         Scratch resistance when exposed to a source of abrasion such as steel wool

·         Gloss change when exposed to a source of abrasion (gloss increases with current technology)

·         Stain resistance - particularly resistance to a Sharpie marker

QUALIFICATIONS

·         Working towards an undergraduate degree in Chemistry

·         Work experience is preferred

·         Ability to lift 50 lbs

·         Strong ability in equipment operation and simple maintenance

·         Work under pressure and independently

·         Team spirit, open-minded, communicative

·         High sense of responsibility

·         Willing to learn and good adaptability

BENEFITS

Salary: $20.00/hour

Travel Reimbursement:  Axalta will pay you a pre-determined lump sum to cover your round trip between your school and the Axalta location to which you are assigned.

Housing: Axalta will provide interns in need of housing a lump sum of $5,000.00 to cover living expenses

Candidates seeking US-based internships need to have the ability to work legally in the United State (e.g. US Citizen, US permanent resident of qualifying refugee or individuals granted asylum). Applicants who do not indicate having the necessary work authorization will not be considered for US-based internships.