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Your Next Breakthrough

Join Elinor Coatings, a small company with deep roots. Our experienced staff and world-wide connections will help you grow into the scientist you've always dreamed of. Your work with Elinor Coatings will give you well-rounded skills to combat corrosion and degradation across multiple industries, including aerospace and defense. Scroll to learn more about Elinor Coatings and how to break into the coatings industry.

The Cost of Corrosion

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Corrosion is a pervasive and costly phenomenon that affects various materials, especially metals, leading to their deterioration over time. Implementing effective corrosion prevention and con­trol strategies is essential for ensuring the longevity, safety, and reliability of structures, equipment, and components.

 

Elinor Coatings specializes in tailor-made solutions to protect surfaces all around us. These solutions are put to the ultimate test at the Aurora Center for Extreme Weather Materials, in the world's harshest environments. 

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Corrosion severely impacts multiple industries, including aerospace and defense. Each year, the US Department of Defense spends about $20.9 million on corrosion. Corrosion can negatively affect all military assets, including both equipment and infrastructure. Corrosion affects military readiness by taking critical systems out of action and creating safety hazards. By joining the Elinor Coatings team, you will help create safer, cleaner, and more hassle-free solutions that work in all climates—at sea, on land, and in the air.

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No matter the position you're in, you can be proud of the work you do at Elinor Coatings.
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Careers at Elinor Coatings

Research Assistant

Create a solid foundation of coatings knowledge.

  • Assist in protective coating formulation, testing and corrosion evaluation.

  • Understand data management and research reporting.

  • Learn and use basic safety, skills, and operating procedures in a laboratory setting.

Coatings Chemist

Join a team of researchers in developing new formulations.

  • Complete tasks in formulation, product testing, and process improvement.

  • Assist with the development of new lab methods and standard procedures.

  • Write technical reports, record precise data, and share findings with Research Scientists.

Leadership

Set the long-term vision of Elinor Coatings through various leadership roles.

  • Align scientific priorities with organizational or business goals.

  • Bridge the gap between the laboratory and commercial, regulatory, or executive leadership teams to translate discoveries into practical applications.

  • ​Oversee funding strategies and optimize resource allocation.​

Lab Tech

Leverage your knowledge of a laboratory setting through work that supports multiple departments.

  • Independently execute testing following Standard Operating Procedures with accurate execution and documentation.

  • Record, process, and maintain accurate test data.

  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized lab.

Research Scientist

Use your extensive coatings and polymeric materials knowledge to:

  • Lead experimental design, execution, and analysis for coating and materials processing projects.

  • Analyze technical data and recommend next steps.

  • Collaborate with external customers, coaters, and contract manufacturers.

  • Act as a technical resource for management and staff.​

Elinor Coatings is deeply committed to nurturing the growth of our employees. We offer a rewarding career experience that fosters growth, creativity, and community. As a small company, Elinor offers a wide spectrum of positions, from internship to leadership roles.
Break into the coatings industry and find your place at Elinor Coatings.

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