GET Rotational Engineer at Akzo Nobel in Nashville, Tennessee

Job Description:

About AkzoNobel



Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today - while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.


For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com


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Job Purpose



During the Graduate Engineering Rotational Program, participants will receive on-the-job training and gain additional work experience through cross-functional assignments, mentoring, assessments, career planning, and networking. Upon completion of the program, based on readiness and performance, participants will be assigned a role as determined by the leadership team.



Rotational Cycle



The Graduate Rotational Program is a total of twenty-seven (27) months. The program will bebroken into three (3) rotational cycles. Each rotational cycle will last nine (9) months and willbe based at AkzoNobel's Research and Development facilities.

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  Rotation Locations May Include: Nashville, Tennessee; Houston, Texas; Reading,Pennsylvania; Warsaw, Indiana; Lancaster, South Carolina; Waukegan, Illinois; Pontiac,Michigan; Columbus, Ohio; Huron, Ohio; High Point, North Carolina


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  Relocation: Relocation assistance will be provided per AkzoNobel policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivers key projects to meet a range of business needs which includes definingrequirements, preparing plans, allocating resources, and project implementation inalignment with project management methods and techniques.


• Uses data analysis and other problem-solving methodologies to maximize plant andequipment effectiveness to achieve the optimum life cycle cost of production equipment.


• Actively participates in continuous improvement projects and identifies improvementopportunities to improve plant overall equipment effectiveness and rate increases.


• For capital projects, will execute process studies, contribute to pre-projects, and performinitial project scoping and business case development. Will then submit to project groupfor execution with the exception of minor projects less than $500k.


• Prepares, schedules, coordinates, and monitors assigned engineering projects.


• Tracks and controls project budgets and timelines to ensure project completion within thedesignated timeline.


• Develops skills in leadership, data analysis, and project management

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.


• Demonstrated research, coursework, and/or internships supporting academic excellence and teamwork.


• Demonstrated leadership skills through roles that carry responsibility and accountability.


• Effective project management skills.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member.


• Ability to travel domestically to interface with employees at various AkzoNobel locations.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office with advanced knowledge of Excel.

Total Compensation

• The annual salary for this position is $75,000.00. The position is eligible for an annual bonus,relocation assistance, and employee benefits that are effective the first day of employment.


• Also eligible to participate in AkzoNobel's amazing employee discount program.

Perks for Joining AkzoNobel!

• Medical insurance with HSA


• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits


• Annual bonus


• 401Kretirement savings with a 6% company match


• Generous vacation, personal, and holiday pay


• Paid Parental leave


• Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks


• Career growth opportunitieson a regional and global scale


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Career growth opportunities


• Employee referral bonus

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.


Requisition ID:45801


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