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Coating Engineer Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Corning

Applications Engineer

Troy, MI

$96K - $132K/yr

Coordinate understanding of coating and canning impacts during design-in and PPAP * PPAP ... Coordinates System Engineering support Travel Requirements: * Domestic Travel * Could require ...

Corning

Applications Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$96K - $132K/yr

Coordinate understanding of coating and canning impacts during design-in and PPAP * PPAP ... Coordinates System Engineering support Travel Requirements: * Domestic Travel * Could require ...

Corning

Applications Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$96K - $132K/yr

Coordinate understanding of coating and canning impacts during design-in and PPAP * PPAP ... Coordinates System Engineering support Travel Requirements: * Domestic Travel * Could require ...

Cummins

Coatings & Corrosion Specialist

Troy, MI · On-site

We are looking for a talentedCoatings & Corrosion Specialist to join our Materials Engineering ... Perform and interpret coating and corrosion testing for PPAP validation, product evaluations, R&D ...

Cummins

Coatings & Corrosion Specialist

Troy, MI

We are looking for a talentedCoatings & Corrosion Specialist to join our Materials Engineering ... Perform and interpret coating and corrosion testing for PPAP validation, product evaluations, R&D ...

Cummins Inc.

Coatings & Corrosion Specialist

Troy, MI · On-site

We are looking for a talentedCoatings & Corrosion Specialist to join our Materials Engineering ... Perform and interpret coating and corrosion testing for PPAP validation, product evaluations, R&D ...

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Robot Programmer

Shelby Township, MI · On-site

$30 - $42/hr

This hands-on role involves setting up, programming, and integrating robots into production ... Coating.

Birmingham Search Group

Operations Manager

Brighton, MI

$85K - $100K/hr

Troubleshoot process issues related to bath chemistry, voltage, temperature, coating thickness, and line performance. * Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ...

GA Richards

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Powder Coat Paint Technician

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

Other duties may be assigned. · Operate powder coating equipment, including spray guns, ovens, and ... Richards Group consists of several Michigan-based operations that each engineer and build ...

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How much do coating engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for coating engineer in Michigan is $87,438.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,100.00 and $95,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a coating engineer?

A typical day for a Coating Engineer involves designing and optimizing coating processes, overseeing application techniques, and monitoring production lines to ensure adherence to quality standards. You may conduct laboratory tests, analyze data, and troubleshoot issues related to coating failures or inefficiencies. Collaboration with quality assurance, manufacturing, and R&D teams is common to address technical challenges and implement improvements. The role also often includes documentation, developing process specifications, and staying updated on emerging coating technologies.

What is a coating engineer?

A Coating Engineer specializes in selecting, developing, and applying coatings to protect surfaces from corrosion, wear, and environmental factors. They work with industries like automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, and oil & gas to enhance product durability and performance. Their responsibilities include researching coating materials, conducting testing, improving application processes, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a coating engineer?

To thrive as a Coating Engineer, you need a solid background in materials science, chemical engineering, or a related field, with expertise in coating processes and surface treatment techniques. Familiarity with industry-standard testing equipment, CAD software, and certifications such as Six Sigma or NACE can be highly beneficial. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills enable success in collaborating with cross-functional teams and troubleshooting production issues. These competencies are essential for ensuring coating performance, quality control, and implementing process improvements in manufacturing or industrial environments.

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Applications Engineer

Corning

Troy, MI

$96K - $132K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

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Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 128 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Requisition Number: 75138

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
Join us.​                                                                               

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

​Come break through with us.  


Corning’s Environmental Technologies segment manufactures ceramic substrates and filter products for emissions control in mobile and stationary applications around the world.

Role Purpose
  • Primary technical contact for the account
  • Define and interpret the customer’s technical roadmap and monitor their system progress (substrates, filters, catalysts, controls, operating window, etc.)
  • Manage customer projects
  • Define customer technology and quality requirements
  • Coordinate and lead all customer validation projects
Key Responsibilities
  • Define, update, maintain Corning's technical account strategy for their customer
  • Define and deploy Corning’s current product/support portfolio that matches the customer’s needs. Define gaps in those needs not met by current products.
  • Gage competitor activities and status
  • Management of all day-to-day technical activities at the account
  • Coordinate Corning products design-in effort at specific customer
  • Ensure Corning Program(s) understand the customer’s needs
  • Support the customer’s test data analysis/interpretation (ongoing design programs)
  • Support specific customer initiatives
  • Coordinate understanding of coating and canning impacts during design-in and PPAP
  • PPAP/Specification Management at Customer
  • Coordinates with Regional Technology Manager to ensure Corning management understands the customer’s needs
  • Coordinates System Engineering support

Travel Requirements:

  • Domestic Travel <25%
  • Could require international travel
Experiences/Education - Required

Required Education:

  • BS Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Materials, or Ceramic preferred)

Required Years and Area of Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years of business-related experience, desired 5 years  

Required Skills:

  • Experience in application engineering, account management or system engineering with automotive customers and platform technologies (preference: emissions systems)
  • Knowledge of competitors’/competitive technologies
  • Understanding of specifications and approval process (incl. boundaries, tools)
  • Understand the basics of global emissions legislation
  • Understand the basics of emission testing
  • Familiarity w/ QA systems (IATF16949, AIAG, PPAP, etc.)
Experiences/Education - Desired
  • Understand current and future OEM-specific engine/system designs, strategies, functionality requirements, and implications for Corning products
  • Understand OEM and supply chain development processes, including series introduction
  • Strong knowledge of vehicle emissions systems, including substrates, filters, physical attributes, specifications, production, and quality methods
  • Familiar with Corning systems such as CAPA, LIMS, and WWESS
  • DFMEA/PFMEA experience
  • Thorough understanding of design tools and services, including mounting/canning, coating effects, CAD, CAE, testing, emissions testing, and prototyping
  • Established Corning (CET) network with knowledge of company structure, markets, and strategies
  • General knowledge of engine and emission control technologies, trends, customer organizations, and supply chain roles/technologies

Soft Skills:

  • Team player with strong negotiation, presentation, communication, and project management skills
  • Able to read technical drawings, solve problems, write technically, and maintain strong customer focus
  • Self-starter with strong technical curiosity

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  


The range for this position is  $96,254.00 - $132,349.00  assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. 

A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

  • Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
  • As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.  
  • Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. 


Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

  • Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
  • As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, Corning provides company matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan of up to 4% of pay when you contribute at least 6% of pay.
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family. 

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.

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