Technical Service Specialist – Coatings Solutions

Location: Multiple Locations Across India

Help Customers Transform Performance Through Technical Excellence

Are you passionate about coatings technology, customer success, troubleshooting complex technical challenges, and driving continuous improvement?

At Axalta, our Technical Service professionals play a critical role in helping customers maximize quality, productivity, and performance. Working at the intersection of technology, innovation, and customer engagement, Technical Service Specialists provide expert support across a wide range of industries, including Automotive OEM, Commercial Vehicles, Industrial Manufacturing, Agricultural Equipment, Construction Equipment, Rail, and Automotive Refinish.

This evergreen opportunity is designed to build our pipeline of technical talent for current and future openings across our Mobility, Industrial, and Refinish businesses throughout India.

What You'll Do

As a Technical Service Specialist, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers, helping them optimize coating processes, resolve technical challenges, and successfully implement new products and technologies.

Technical Support & Customer Success

• Provide expert technical support for coatings products and application processes.
• Partner closely with customers to improve product performance, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Investigate and resolve product, process, color, and application-related issues.
• Act as a trusted technical resource for key customer accounts.

Product Implementation & Commercialization

• Support the launch and implementation of new products and technologies at customer facilities.
• Conduct product trials and validation activities in collaboration with Technology and Commercial teams.
• Drive product approvals and specification wins with OEM and industrial customers.
• Support successful commercialization of innovative coating solutions.

Process Improvement & Standardization

• Analyze customer coating processes and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures and best practices.
• Drive process consistency, quality improvements, and productivity enhancements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across customer operations.

Training & Technical Development

• Deliver technical training programs for customers, distributors, bodyshops, OEMs, and production teams.
• Conduct audits and process reviews to ensure compliance with recommended application standards.
• Share technical expertise and best practices to improve customer capabilities.

Project & Relationship Management

• Build strong relationships with customers at multiple organizational levels.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects involving Sales, Technology, Operations, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely execution of customer initiatives.
• Maintain regular communication regarding technical performance, project milestones, and improvement opportunities.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Monitor application performance, paint consumption, process data, and quality metrics.
• Analyze technical data and provide recommendations to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare technical reports, findings, and improvement plans.
• Support data-driven decision making through accurate performance tracking and reporting.

What We're Looking For

Education

• Ideally Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Paint Technology, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.

Experience

• 3-8 years of experience in technical service, coating applications, manufacturing processes, product development, or related technical-commercial roles.
• Experience within one or more of the following industries is highly desirable:
  • Coatings and Paints
  • Automotive OEM
  • Commercial Vehicles
  • Automotive Refinish
  • Industrial Manufacturing
  • Agricultural Equipment
  • Construction Equipment
  • Rail Transportation

Technical Expertise

• Knowledge of coating technologies, paint formulation, and application processes.
• Understanding of manufacturing and coating line operations.
• Experience supporting product launches, trials, and process improvements.
• Exposure to troubleshooting color, appearance, and application-related issues.
• Experience working with customers in a technical support environment.

Professional Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with customers.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; CRM experience is an advantage.

Additional Requirements

• Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering technical excellence.
• Ability to work independently and travel extensively based on business needs.
• Experience in multicultural and matrix environments is an advantage.

Why Join Axalta?

At Axalta, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work with leading global and regional manufacturers across diverse industries.
• Gain exposure to innovative coatings technologies and advanced manufacturing environments.
• Develop both technical and commercial expertise through challenging customer-facing projects.
• Collaborate with talented colleagues across Technical, Commercial, Operations, and R&D functions.
• Build a rewarding career in a company that values innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth.
• Make a direct impact on customer success, product performance, and business growth.

Join Our Technical Talent Community

We are continuously seeking talented technical professionals who are passionate about coatings, manufacturing excellence, and customer success. By applying to this evergreen opportunity, you'll be considered for current and future Technical Service roles across our Mobility, Industrial, and Refinish businesses throughout India.

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.

Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

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We consider an individual’s qualifications, skillset, and experience to determine final salary. This role is eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate’s qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.

While this position is not currently open, we are building a talent pool for future opportunities and will keep your resume on file.