Technical Support Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA (NOW HIRING)

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products—whether against heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals—and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. Our broad and evolving portfolio supports everything from global infrastructure modernization to the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. We are currently looking for a Technical Service Specialist (m/f/d) - Central Europe to join our team in our General Industrial Business Unit. This is a fully remote position, which can be situated anywhere in Central Europe (FR, BE, NL, D, PL, AT).

• Provide onsite technical support to customers
• Manage line trials to develop new business
• Partner with Area Sales Managers on solution-based selling
• Conduct plant/process audits and deliver improvement reports
• Manage technically driven accounts to grow business and retain customers
• Investigate and resolve quality issues
• Handle technical aspects of quality claims
• Build strong relationships with key accounts
• Deliver technical training programs (theoretical & practical)
• Liaise with suppliers and partners
• Contribute to the EMEA technical team
• Conduct Approved Applicator audits
• Manage the lab

• Dynamic and goal-oriented
• Strong communication and networking skills
• Willing to travel (~50%, Central Europe and UK)
• Independent and team player
• Professional and ethical mindset
• Ability to represent the Axalta brand

• Strong coatings or chemical background
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in powder coatings
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Fluent English is required; Dutch, French or German is a plus
• Strong written and presentation skills

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.

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.

This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.

Axalta is a global coatings company focused on providing customers with innovative, colorful and sustainable solutions. With more than 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, Axalta continues to find ways to serve more than 100,000 customers with the finest coatings, application systems and technology.