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# Coating Technology Specialist

- **Company:** Siemens AG
- **Location:** Wendell, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $91,463.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Statistical Process Control (SPC)
- **Published:** September 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3401608125&tx=KJ2929FFP&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Corrosion Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Surface Finishing Technology, or a related technical field.
 * 5+ years of experience in powder coating, surface finishing, corrosion protection, pretreatment systems, or special-process management within an industrial manufacturing environment.
 * Experience qualifying, auditing, and developing coating suppliers, contract manufacturers, or external special-process providers.
 * Experience with coating specifications, inspection methods, and process validation activities.
 * Strong understanding of corrosion protection principles for fabricated metal products.
 * Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship., * Experience leading coating-system qualifications, material approvals, supplier process validations, and coating-related change management activities.
 * Knowledge of powder coating technologies, pretreatment chemistries, and corrosion-resistant coating systems.
 * Familiarity with coating inspection and testing methods, including film thickness, adhesion, cure verification, appearance, and corrosion testing.
 * Experience with structured problem-solving tools such as FMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, and process capability analysis.
 * Working knowledge of industry standards including ASTM D7091, ASTM D3359, ASTM B117, ISO 12944, and supplier audit methodologies such as VDA 6.3.
 * Experience supporting electrical equipment, fabricated metal products, enclosures, switchgear, energy, or other industrial manufacturing applications.

## Description

We are looking for a Coating Technology Specialist. This position will be based in Wendell, NC. Relocation assistance is available.

We are looking for a Coating Technology Specialist to serve as Siemens' technical owner and subject matter expert for powder coating, pretreatment technologies, corrosion protection systems, and related surface-finishing processes across our supplier network.

In this role, you will help ensure the quality, durability, and long-term performance of products by driving coating standards, supplier excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the supply chain.

You'll make an impact by:

 * Owning the qualification, approval, and ongoing development of coating suppliers, materials, pretreatment systems, and approved coating processes.
 * Establishing and maintaining coating specifications, technical standards, inspection criteria, and qualification requirements that support product performance and regulatory compliance.
 * Leading validation activities for new suppliers, coating systems, manufacturing locations, and significant process changes to ensure robust implementation and risk mitigation.
 * Monitoring coating performance through testing, supplier audits, quality metrics, and field data while driving corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
 * Investigating coating defects, corrosion concerns, supplier quality issues, and field failures through structured root cause analysis and corrective action programs.
 * Partnering with Engineering, Supplier Quality, Procurement, manufacturers, and material suppliers to improve corrosion protection strategies, coating performance, and supplier capabilities.


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