Axalta is a leading global company focused solely on coatings and providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautiful and sustainable solutions.  From light OEM vehicles, commercial vehicles and refinish applications to electric motors, buildings and pipelines, our coatings are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity and enable the materials we coat to last longer.  With 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, the 12,800 people of Axalta continue to find ways to serve our more than 120,000 customers in 130 countries better every day with the finest coatings, application systems and technology.  For more information visit axaltacoatingsystems.com and follow us @axalta on Twitter and on LinkedIn.

At Axalta Coating Systems we know people make the difference. We understand the value of introducing smart new people with smart new ideas and a passion to make a difference into our Company. YOU make the difference.
 
Axalta’s Internship Program offers a unique blend of real-world business experiences and opportunities to spend one-on-one time with senior executives combined with networking opportunities and fun with other interns from diverse backgrounds.  What you learn through Axalta’s internship program will complement your studies and broaden your mind.  Come have some fun with us!
 
The Axalta Internship Program provides a meaningful professional experience for college and graduate students which is supported by a hands-on supervisor, a 1-to-1 mentoring relationship with a senior Axalta leader and a day-to-day associate to help with the daily maneuvering within our company.   To enhance the real-world experience, the Interns are provided with a unique project designed by the functional leadership that possesses true business value.  At the conclusion of the internship the interns are provided an opportunity to establish their own brand through a presentation demonstrating their impact at Axalta to senior leaders sharing the outcomes of their work on the project. 
 
The Internships will last a minimum of 10 weeks.  Preferred starting dates are at the end of May with the target completion timeframe in mid-August.  
 
This internship will report to the Global Technology Director at Axalta Coating Systems and has significant exposure to the company’s CTO, and other senior leaders. This internship will assist with the management of the technology process portfolio and enable the technology organization to deliver on programs in support of business growth objectives.
 
The position is based in our Philadelphia, PA headquarters. This internship does have the potential for full time placement upon successful conclusion.
 
 
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
·         Support overseeing the technology strategy development process which includes technology strategy process, effort to develop and refine strategy and implementation of steps and plans.
·         Support the review, update and management of key R&D/technology processes to grow revenue, reduce costs and improve efficiency.
·         Assist in managing external technology efforts with involvement from senior management which includes determining objectives, budget, timelines, project tasks, and facilitating communications within the plants.
·         Assist in monitoring and reporting: defining appropriate metrics and KPIs for technology effort and reporting progress.
·         Assist as a technical resource and responds to specialized questions/concerns regarding group project design and scope.

 
QUALIFICATIONS
·         Currently enrolled or recently graduated from a Master’s degree program with a concentration in business administration, finance, economics, mathematics or similar quantitative discipline.
·         Possess an undergraduate degree  in chemical engineering, chemistry or material science
·         Ability to commit to a minimum of 10 weeks
·         Proficient business analysis and excellent financial modeling skills, due diligence and merger integration.
·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present to senior leadership
·         Strategic mindset, yet willingness and ability to roll up one’s sleeves and “get it done”
·         Superior problem solving and analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative)
·         Ability to juggle multiple projects under tight time frames with impeccable attention to detail
·         Ability to work effectively and build strong relationships with peers
·         Ability to effortlessly flex from strategy to tactics



Candidates seeking US-based internships need to have the ability to work legally in the United State (e.g. US Citizen, US permanent resident of qualifying refugee or individuals granted asylum). Applicants who do not indicate having the necessary work authorization will not be considered for US-based internships.