Coating Technology Specialist

About the role

We are looking for a Coating Technology Specialist based in Wendell, NC. Relocation assistance is available. The specialist will 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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

About Siemens

Siemens is a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. We enable sustainable progress through technology, creating resource‑efficient factories, resilient supply chains, smarter buildings and grids, sustainable transportation, and advanced healthcare. Our Smart Infrastructure – Electrification and Automation Business Unit offers the full range of energy distribution systems and solutions, delivering reliable power grids today while investing in Future Grids for tomorrow.

Pay

Salary range: $91,463 – $156,794 (10% bonus potential).