General Summary:

Join the GPU Compiler team to develop software solutions for the world class GPU products. GPU has been the industry leading mobile graphics solution and has been the dominating GPU in today's smart phone market. We are looking for talented engineers to develop compiler tools and verify graphics compiler for the latest GPU hardware designs. This position will be responsible for verification and delivery of a GPU compiler to our world-wide customers. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities: 

• Improve software integration and release process methodologies. 

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to create effective test plans and testing strategies. 

• Develop tools and build systems for GPU Compiler. 

• Contributing towards the continuous development of compiler products for future GPU generations 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Strong understanding of Software Releases, Integration, and configuration management process/tools [Git, Perforce, JIRA]  

• Excellent programming skills in C/C++, build/package tools such as CMake, Make. 

• Good knowledge in programming using any scripting languages [Perl/Python/Ruby] 

• Ability to derive testing strategies to execute Test Plans and Scripts. 

• Hands on debugging experience [on-target, simulation model] 

• Good communication at multiple levels and across multiple disciplines. 

• Self-motivated and independent, capable of working with limited supervision, pro-actively provide input into a multifunctional team. 

• The role requires a willingness to take on tasks outside of a narrowly defined role, and ideally a desire to be multi-skilled. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Hands on experience with testing on Android and/or Windows devices         

• Familiarity with smartphone development environment (e.g. Android SDK) is a plus. 

• Experience on setting up distributed build systems.  

Keywords: C, C++, Python, Android, QA, Integration, Test Automation, Graphics 

Educational requirements ( New Grad’s Welcome): 

Required: Bachelor's, Computer Engineering and/or Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering  

Preferred: Master's, Computer Engineering and/or Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience 

General Summary:

Join the GPU Compiler team to develop software solutions for the world class GPU products. GPU has been the industry leading mobile graphics solution and has been the dominating GPU in today's smart phone market. We are looking for talented engineers to develop compiler tools and verify graphics compiler for the latest GPU hardware designs. This position will be responsible for verification and delivery of a GPU compiler to our world-wide customers. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 2+ years of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field and 1+ year of ASIC design, verification, validation, integration, or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Science, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities: 

• Improve software integration and release process methodologies. 

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to create effective test plans and testing strategies. 

• Develop tools and build systems for GPU Compiler. 

• Contributing towards the continuous development of compiler products for future GPU generations 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Strong understanding of Software Releases, Integration, and configuration management process/tools [Git, Perforce, JIRA]  

• Excellent programming skills in C/C++, build/package tools such as CMake, Make. 

• Good knowledge in programming using any scripting languages [Perl/Python/Ruby] 

• Ability to derive testing strategies to execute Test Plans and Scripts. 

• Hands on debugging experience [on-target, simulation model] 

• Good communication at multiple levels and across multiple disciplines. 

• Self-motivated and independent, capable of working with limited supervision, pro-actively provide input into a multifunctional team. 

• The role requires a willingness to take on tasks outside of a narrowly defined role, and ideally a desire to be multi-skilled. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Hands on experience with testing on Android and/or Windows devices         

• Familiarity with smartphone development environment (e.g. Android SDK) is a plus. 

• Experience on setting up distributed build systems.  

Keywords: C, C++, Python, Android, QA, Integration, Test Automation, Graphics 

Educational requirements ( New Grad’s Welcome): 

Required: Bachelor's, Computer Engineering and/or Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering  

Preferred: Master's, Computer Engineering and/or Computer Science and/or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience 

Descripción del puesto

Responsabilidades principales

• Diseñar y desarrollar conceptos, prototipos y productos industriales.
• Utilizar herramientas CAD/CAM para modelado y simulación.
• Asegurar que los diseños sean viables para producción en serie.
• Seleccionar y evaluar materiales según funcionalidad, costo y durabilidad.
• Optimizar procesos de manufactura para mejorar costos y tiempos.
• Diseñar productos considerando ergonomía, usabilidad y experiencia del usuario.
• Gestionar proyectos de diseño desde la conceptualización hasta producción final.
• Colaborar con áreas como manufactura, producción, ventas y marketing.
• Impulsar la innovación mediante mejora continua y nuevas propuestas de diseño.
• Asegurar el cumplimiento de estándares de calidad y normativas aplicables.
• Mantener comunicación con clientes, proveedores y equipos internos.
• Elaborar documentación técnica, reportes y control de información de diseño.

Requisitos

• Ingeniería en Diseño Industrial o carrera afín.
• Mínimo 2 años de experiencia en puesto similar.
• Inglés intermedio (70% hablado y escrito).
• Manejo de herramientas:
• Microsoft Office
• Google Drive
• Adobe Creative Suite
• 3Ds Max

Associate Chemist/Chemist/Senior Chemist/Lead Chemist   Last Updated: 9/16/22

FLSA Status:         Non-Exempt            

Grade Level:       8-11   

Location:         CLE/LAN/CHA

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. (NPAA) offers employees a generous earned bonus structure including monthly hourly attendance bonuses, merit increases and a mid-year/annual bonus incentive plan. Employees receive eleven paid holidays per year, earn paid time off, can enroll in comprehensive health and welfare plans and a 401K plan with an exceptional company match. We provide employee recognition programs, tuition reimbursement and much more. When you join our team, you are part of our NPAA family. We hold several events throughout the year for our employees to show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication. Come join a great team!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Associate Chemist: This is an entry-level position responsible for assisting the Technical Team in meeting the customers’ demands and helping ensure that NPAA remains the market leader in automotive coatings. The Associate Chemist will work with experienced chemists and management staff, performing lab evaluations and developing fundamental coatings know-how to develop products & specific formulations that meet or exceed our customers’ needs.

Chemist: This is an experienced position responsible for assisting the Technical Team in meeting the customers’ demands and helping ensure that NPAA remains the market leader in automotive coatings. This team member utilizes know-how in coatings chemistry and end-use to provide problem solving guidance for technical projects. This position is building key customer/supplier and strong interdepartmental relationships. The chemist supports basic business process and technical training for new hires. Participates in new business or internal business process improvement opportunities.

Senior Chemist: This is an advanced position responsible for assisting the Technical Team in meeting the customers’ demands and helping ensure that NPAA remains the market leader in automotive coatings. This team member utilizes well-developed know-how in coatings chemistry and end-use to provide problem solving guidance for projects critical to business success. This position is building key customer/supplier and strong interdepartmental relationships. The senior chemist provides business process and technical training to other chemists. Participates in new business or internal business process improvement opportunities.

Lead Chemist: This is an advanced position responsible for assisting the Technical Team in meeting the customers’ demands and helping ensure that NPAA remains the market leader in automotive coatings. This team member utilizes expertise in coatings chemistry and end-use to provide problem solving guidance for projects critical to business success. This position must act as a business partner to key customer/supplier contacts as well as internal cross-functional teams. The lead chemist provides business process and technical training to other chemists and may have supervisory responsibility for other team members. Independently identifies and leads new business or internal business process improvement opportunities.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES (TYPICAL, NOT COMPREHENSIVE):

Launch & Line Support:

• Prepare and validate lab-scale prototype samples following established procedures
• Utilize manual and develop capability in automated application techniques
• Interact with commercial and production support teams to resolve problems
• Travels to customer sites to observe end-use of sold products
• Prepare internal reports and drafts for external presentations, adhering to project schedule

Analytical:

• Process & track analytical test requests to support internal or customer abnormal investigations or R&D projects
• Perform analysis using available analytical instrumentation (such as FT-IR, GC-MS, SEM-EDX, XRF, Particle Size Analyzer, Titration, Microtome, Microscopy, etc).
• Prepare technical and monthly activity reports

Development:

• Prepare and validate lab-scale prototype samples following established procedures
• Utilize manual and develop capability in automated application techniques
• Interact with commercial and internal support teams to gain understanding of OEM and customer requirements
• Interact with suppliers to learn industry trends and latest developments
• Travels to customer sites to observe new product trials
• Prepare internal reports and drafts for external presentations, adhering to project schedule

Polymer:

• Utilize lab-scale polymer synthesis equipment to prepare lab-scale prototype samples following established procedures
• Interact with internal technical and operations teams to gain understanding of coatings and manufacturing process requirements
• Interact with raw material and equipment suppliers to learn industry trends and latest developments
• Follow manufacturing scale-up trials on and off-site
• Prepare internal reports and drafts for management review, adhering to project schedule

Dispersion:

• Utilize lab-scale dispersing equipment to prepare lab-scale prototype samples following established procedures
• Interact with internal technical and operations teams to gain understanding of coatings and manufacturing process requirements
• Interact with raw material and equipment suppliers to learn industry trends and latest developments
• Follow manufacturing scale-up trials on and off-site
• Prepare internal reports and drafts for management review, adhering to project schedule

Pretreat / Ecoat:

• Prepare and validate lab-scale prototype wet samples following established procedures
• Utilize lab-scale coating process to prepare test panels
• Utilize analytical instrumentation and analyze results to provide customer line support
• Interact with commercial and production support teams to resolve problems
• Travels to customer sites to observe end-use of sold products
• Prepare internal reports and drafts for external presentations, adhering to project schedule

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

The individual must be able to perform each essential job duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed to perform the job at a fully acceptable level.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION

• College degree in a science-related field required; for advanced positions, Masters or Doctoral degree preferred and may be substituted for work experience
• Experience:
  • Associate Chemist: experience working in a chemical laboratory preferred.
  • Chemist: typically, 2+ years of applicable experience
  • Senior Chemist: typically, 5+ years of applicable experience
  • Lead Chemist: typically, 8+ years of applicable experience
• Able to handle paints and chemicals, including isocyanates, using required PPE.

• Ability and desire to learn and improve.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Basic computer Skills, office/word/excel

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries, and/or complaints
• Displays courtesy, tact and respect when dealing with others.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able and available to travel up to 25% of the time to meet company and customer objectives
• Utilize computer software programs to manage experimental data and complete basic job functions
• Follow internal procedures regarding 5S, safety, compliance, etc.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to wear a respirator/all necessary PPE – including being clean shaven for respirator use
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork
• Maintains a strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Ability to work overtime in order to meet the needs of the business.
• Ability to see color via color test rating

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.