As a Modeling Engineer part of our Global Digital and Corporate Color organization, you will apply advanced engineering principles to develop digital twin solutions for chemical processes, integrating both physics-based and data-driven modeling approaches. You will work in a cross functional environment and support government-funded, export-controlled R&D projects, contributing to innovation in product and process development across PPG's diverse businesses.
PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.
Key Responsibilities
Modeling & Simulation: Apply your experience in chemical process simulation to model and analyze processes. Use physics-based and data-driven approaches to analyze complex data from several sources and identify trends, patterns, and areas for optimization.
Project Execution: Support internal R&D and government-funded, export-controlled projects by delivering modeling solutions that meet technical and compliance requirements.
Communication & Reporting: communicate technical findings to team members and project sponsors. Prepare project reports, model validations, and documentation in compliance with regulatory and export control guidelines.
Qualifications
A MS or PhD degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, polymer materials engineering, or related technical disciplines, with chemical process simulation experiences.
1+ years of relevant experience using Computational Fluid Dynamics packages i.e. M-Star CFD, ANSYS Fluent, Siemens Star-CCM+, OpenFOAM, COMSOL, etc.; Experienced in pre-processing, meshing, solving, and post processing, and coding ability for user-defined subroutines.
Proficiency in analyzing complex data sets and digital twin product development. Experience with hybrid modeling (e.g. AI/ML) is appreciated.
Job Location: Up to 5-days per week in Springdale, PA
Must be a U.S. Person as defined by U.S. export control regulations (i.e., U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident) to comply with government project requirements.
Willingness to travel up to 10% for meetings, site visits, and technical conferences.
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Skills Required
- MS or PhD in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related disciplines
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics packages
- Experience with physics-based and data-driven modeling approaches
- Ability to analyze complex data sets and develop digital twin products
- Experience with hybrid modeling (AI/ML) is appreciated
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