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How much do entry level coating engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 5, 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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What are the most commonly searched types of Coating Engineer jobs? The most popular types of Coating Engineer jobs are:
Infographic showing various Entry Level Coating Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,319 per year, or $48.2 per hour.
Masker/Production/Light Assembly

Masker/Production/Light Assembly

Specialty Coating Systems

Clear Lake, WI โ€ข On-site

$18/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Description

2nd & 3rd Shift Starting at $18/hour!

What makes Specialty Coating Systems strong:

  • With over 55 years of experience in conformal coating engineering and applications, SCS provides industry leading coating services in 21 regionally-located facilities around the world including 8 coating centers in the Americas.
  • We are a direct descendant of the companies that originally developed Parylene, and we leverage that expertise on every project.
  • The number of applications for conformal coatings has grown dramatically over the years and new applications are uncovered almost daily in these common industries:
  • Medical Devices
  • Electronics
  • Automotive
  • Aerospace
  • Defense
  • As an SCS employee, you will have an opportunity to build a satisfying career and develop lasting relationships with great people in a family-oriented environment.

What we offer YOU:

SCS strives to reward employee contributions in many ways including promotional and professional growth opportunities, educational assistance and recognition programs, competitive wages and benefits including:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Prescription drugs insurance
  • 401(k) with 6% matching
  • Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Plan
  • Employer paid basic life and AD&D
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • 2 weeks' paid vacation plus paid personal time off
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Discretional bonus based on company performance

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking entry level Maskers for 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts. No prior experience necessary. If you enjoy working with your hands, have good hand/eye coordination, and prefer sit-down work, we would like to meet you.

General purpose of job:

During the initial 6-12 months in this role, many tasks are learned and skills developed through the masker certification program. Primary functions are the masking and/or demasking of customer product being Parylene coated. Other duties may include cleaning, surface preparation, inspection, packaging, shipping, receiving, fixture refurbishing and other process related tasks.

Essential functions and responsibilities:

  • Understand and follow the designated processes, work instructions, Manufacturing Standard Procedures (MSP's) and other written and/or verbal instructions.
  • Perform basic masking/demasking and inspection tasks using methods and materials as specified in the designated processes using small hand tools, microscope and /or other support equipment.
  • Inspect own work for quality compliance.
  • May inspect, disassemble, clean and/or refurbish and/or reassemble coating fixtures.
  • Comply with Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) handling requirements when required and appropriate.
  • Maintain a high level of punctuality and attendance.

Additional functions and responsibilities:

  • May operate precision measuring instruments and record results.
  • May perform daily tasks in a clean room environment where compliance to clean room protocol, including PPE and hygiene standards will be required.
  • Maintain a high level of personal hygiene.
  • Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
  • Adhere to plant and corporate safety policies.
  • May be responsible for proper disposal, packaging, labelling, shipping or inspection of hazardous materials or waste in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
  • May assist in other areas or perform other duties as required by fluctuating business needs.

Education, certificates, licenses, registrations and/or experience:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. May complete the SCS Reading Comprehension assessment in lieu of GED.

Basic skills:

  • Must clearly speak, read and write English.
  • Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions, short correspondence and memos.
  • Ability to communicate uncomplicated data, instructions, production results, quality issues and similar subjects both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to perform basic math functions.
  • Ability to work in a seated position for extended periods of time.
  • High degree of manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination in order to perform precision masking and demasking functions.
  • Ability to distinguish between the colors of red, orange, yellow, blue, green and violet.
  • Able to read at a 20/20 visual acuity using a Jaeger eye chart (near vision) with or without vision correction. Able to read No. 1 at 14" distance, or No. 2 at 20" distance, or No. 3 at 24" distance.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.