APPRENTICESHIP - Paint Process Engineer (M/F)

Hungry for challenges? Join a group with innovation at its heart and contribute to the automotive revolution!

OPmobility is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €11.4 billion economic revenue in 2023, a global network of 152 plants and 40 R&D centers, OPmobility relies on its 40,300 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

By adding intelligent functions, lighting & sensors etc and by extending the scope of what is possible in terms of design, OPmobility is making cars safer, smarter and more stylish. Body panels are now packed with technologies that improve the driver experience, safety and vehicle appearance. The result? An elegant car that will, in time, be made largely from bio-sourced or recycled materials.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow’s clean and connected car.

Job Description

Within the Industrial Excellence department, you will join a team of around fifteen paint process and equipment engineers at our R&D center. You will be involved in a variety of missions related to paint processes, participating in the development and optimization of painting processes, analyzing product performance, collecting and exploiting technical data, while providing operational support and advice to teams and plants for painted parts development projects. 

Desired start date: September 2026 
Duration: Ideally 3 years 

Main responsibilities:

Your main tasks will include:

• Digitalizing the paint process:
  You will support analyses and conduct the necessary trials for the development and implementation of new digital tools for paint application simulation.
• Leading technical studies on comparative analysis of paint product performance:
  You will design and manage experimental plans, monitor laboratory tests, and analyze results to provide usage recommendations.
• Developing and enriching the paint product database:
  You will collect information on the products used within the business group internationally and produce reports on product usage and dilution in different plants.
• Providing operational support and technical advice to teams and plants:
  You will participate in painted parts development projects and provide technical assistance across the business group.

Candidate profile:

• You are pursuing a Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Product Chemistry, Materials Engineering, or Industrial Engineering
• You have an intermediate level of English (B2/C1)
• You have knowledge of paint chemistry and formulation
• You are familiar with liquid paint application processes
• You have project management skills
• You are comfortable with office tools, particularly Microsoft Office, mainly Excel
• You are collaborative and enjoy working in a team
• You enjoy international exchanges and cooperating with various stakeholders
• You have strong synthesis and communication skills
• You are curious and motivated to acquire new knowledge in multidisciplinary activities

Location: Sigmatech – Avenue du Bois des Vergnes, 01150 Sainte-Julie (40 km from Lyon, carpooling available)

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation based on age and level of education, including a profit-sharing and incentive scheme.

Other benefits are also offered on our site:

• Transportation allowance
• Employer contribution toward meal expenses at the company cafeteria
• Gym, concierge services…

As a responsible company, Plastic Omnium pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.