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BASF Catalysts

Coating Shift Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$75K/yr

We are looking for entry level engineers of all disciplines to support our 24/7 Light Duty Coating operations. The Light Duty plant produces emissions catalysts for gasoline combustion engines and ...

BASF Catalysts

Coating Shift Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$75K/yr

We are looking for entry level engineers of all disciplines to support our 24/7 Light Duty Coating operations. The Light Duty plant produces emissions catalysts for gasoline combustion engines and ...

Suzano

Extruder Engineer

Pine Bluff, AR · On-site

Lead and participate in troubleshooting efforts related to coating defects, process variability ... preferred; entry-level candidates with strong internship, co-op, or project experience are ...

Suzano

Extruder Engineer

Pine Bluff, AR · On-site

Lead and participate in troubleshooting efforts related to coating defects, process variability ... preferred; entry-level candidates with strong internship, co-op, or project experience are ...

KTA-Tator, Inc.

Entry Level Staff Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$70 - $100/hr

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science - required. * Entry level to up to 5 years of ... Experience with industrial coating application and/or inspections and cathodic protection (CP ...

KTA-Tator, Inc

Entry Level Staff Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$70 - $100/hr

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science - required. * Entry level to up to 5 years of ... Experience with industrial coating application and/or inspections and cathodic protection (CP ...

KTA-Tator, Inc.

Entry Level Staff Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science - required . * Entry level to up to 5 years of ... Experience with industrial coating application and/or inspections and cathodic protection (CP ...

KTA-Tator, Inc.

$70 - $100/hr

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science - required. * Entry level to up to 5 years of ... Experience with industrial coating application and/or inspections and cathodic protection (CP ...

KTA-Tator, Inc.

Entry Level Staff Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science - required. * Entry level to up to 5 years of ... Experience with industrial coating application and/or inspections and cathodic protection (CP ...

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As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level coating engineer in the United States is $100,319.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,500.00 and $109,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Coating Engineer vs Coating Technician?

AspectEntry Level Coating EngineerCoating Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, or related fieldHigh school diploma or associate degree, technical training
Work EnvironmentDesign, testing, and development labs; manufacturing facilitiesApplication, surface preparation, and coating application on-site
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturers, R&D departments, industrial plantsPainting companies, industrial coating services, maintenance teams
Common Search & ComparisonEntry Level Coating Engineer vs Coating Technician

The main difference between an Entry Level Coating Engineer and a Coating Technician lies in their roles and qualifications. Engineers focus on designing and testing coating processes, requiring a degree and analytical skills, while Technicians handle application and surface preparation, often with technical training. Both roles are essential in the coating industry but serve different functions within manufacturing and maintenance environments.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Coating Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,319 per year, or $48.2 per hour.

Coating Shift Engineer

Huntsville, AL • On-site

BASF Catalysts
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$75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Now Hiring - Coating Shift Engineer - Huntsville, AL
Starting Pay: $75,000 annually
You @ BASF ECMS
At BASF ECMS, you get more than just compensation, Medical & Dental. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. Our benefits include some additional perks below for starters...
  • Retirement Benefits with company contributions
  • Competitive Medical and Dental Plan Options
  • Disability and Life Insurance Programs
  • Wellness Programs
  • Maternity/Paternity Leave, Infertility & Adoption reimbursement
  • Mentoring & Development Programs
  • Employee Discounts
  • Pet Insurance

About BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions
Leveraging its expansive expertise as the global leader in catalysis and precious metals, BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) serves customers in many industries including automotive, aerospace, indoor air quality, semiconductors, and hydrogen economy, and provides full loop services with its precious metals trading and recycling offering. With a focus on circular solutions and sustainability, ECMS is committed to helping our customers create a cleaner, more sustainable world. Protecting our elements of life is our purpose and this inspires us to ever-new solutions.
ECMS operates globally in 15 countries with approximately 20 production sites and over 4,000 employees.
At our ECMS - Huntsville site...
We are looking for entry level engineers of all disciplines to support our 24/7 Light Duty Coating operations. The Light Duty plant produces emissions catalysts for gasoline combustion engines and consists of two separate areas - Slurry Prep and Coating. In the Coating area, we apply the catalytic slurry created in the Slurry Prep department to the substrates from our suppliers to create the catalyst units that are found in the exhaust systems of gasoline vehicles. The coating process is heavily based on mechanics and automation, while also incorporating various aspects of fluid dynamics and process safety management. Engineers in Mechanical, Automation, Chemical, and Industrial concentrations are the ideal candidates for Coating Shift Engineer.
As a Coating Shift Engineer, you contribute to our success by...
  • Being part of a team that provides 24/7 technical support to the Coating Production lines. You will be working on the manufacturing floor as a technical point of contact for on-shift issues that impact production.
  • Working in conjunction with the Shift Supervisors to ensure that all lines are safe and efficiently achieving target goals around productivity and scrap. You will be working closely with operators and support functions to troubleshoot and resolve real-time production issues.
  • Coordinating resolution of a wide array of issues between the Operations group and various technical support groups like Maintenance, Automation, Quality, and Process Engineering.
  • Communicating process issues and updates to Manufacturing Engineers and Operations Leadership to ensure timely solutions are achieved and opportunities for improvement are pursued.
  • Being viewed as a highly visible leader on the floor and setting examples for operators by ensuring process and occupational safety standards are followed without fail.

In this role you will...
  • Leverage both your education in an Engineering discipline and any previous professional experience you have, you will provide technical support to the Coating lines as a part of a 24/7 operation.
  • Utilize your communication skills and your ability to engage across the organization, you will document issues and provide supporting units with enough information to solve the problem. Reciprocally, supporting departments will depend on you as a technical point of contact within production and will rely on you to observe issues and implement changes as required.
  • Your dedication to process safety will be a valued asset as you support EHS activities and processes, and lead or participate in investigations and corrective actions.
  • Your organizational skills will be useful as you efficiently review production data to understand performance and make improvements.
  • In accordance with LEAN manufacturing methodologies, you will facilitate continuous improvement activities by fostering innovation and facilitating change that drives improvement.
  • Your respect for the contributions of others will be relied upon as you train technical team members and support training processes with required technical subject matter as needed.

Elements for success...
  • B.S. Degree in Engineering
  • Prior manufacturing experience, highly preferred
  • Prior intern experience, preferred
  • Strong communication skills
  • MS Office experience

What are you waiting for? Click Apply now to BELONG@BASF!!
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The competitive Pay for this role is $75,000 -$80,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

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