Paint Engineer en Altair Engineering

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Paint Engineer

Job Summary:

Our client in Princeton, IN is looking for a Paint Engineer. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

• Lead internal paint projects, working closely with engineering and plant teams to optimize processes and address equipment challenges.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, scopes, and documentation including equipment specifications and issue tracking.
• Collaborate with departments and pilot engineers to validate process requirements and oversee tooling development.
• Develop Proof of Concepts (PoCs) and Statements of Work (SOWs) for paint projects.
• Oversee the commissioning and integration of systems for the manufacturing facilities.
• Gather and define technical requirements during early-stage planning to support process readiness.
• Coordinate with OEMs and contractors to ensure adherence to safety standards and regulations, while delivering timely, high-quality installations completed in a professional manner.
• Support paint operations by identifying and communicating concern points to stakeholders.

Basics:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years in a similar engineering / project management role, ideally within the manufacturing sector.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Preferred:

• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems and equipment.
• Experience with system commissioning and integration.
• Ability to develop PoCs and SOWs.
• Familiarity with North American regulations.
• Computer skills: Catia, Outlook, Excel, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, Inventor or other 3D Software. 
• Project management or engineering certifications. 

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.