S&T Research Engineer, Entry

As a S&T Research, you will conduct research and development of new technologies (products and processes for architectural coatings department) as a part of the Engineering Team at PPG’s Polymer Research Center. You will lead small technical projects or pieces of a larger technical project and create strategic project deliverables. You will follow experimental procedures and create reliable data. You will provide independent thought, contribute to and design your own experiments.

You will report to S&T Research Chemist Lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects using standard PPG technology and methods, or current scientific understanding.

• Plan and conduct impactful research to quickly solve technical problems.

• Provide technical solutions to challenging problems.

• Follow experimental procedures, produce reliable data, and demonstrate the ability to contribute to the design of experiments. Lead independent small projects or portions of larger projects.

• Develop project timelines and goals.

• Contribute to intellectual property.

• Demonstrate and communicate results with the work team through the preparation of technical reports.

• Work with areas such as marketing, technical area, processes engineering, and manufacturing.

• Be technically aware of industry trends, government regulations, customer requirements, and manufacturing process requirements.

• Understand all appropriate operating and testing procedures.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemical engineering, polymers science, materials science or equivalent is required.

• 1+ years of R&D experience.

• Previous experience in coatings evaluation, coatings formulation, and troubleshooting.

• Experience with design of experiments is desirable.

• Use statistical tools.

• Search and interpret literature and intellectual property.

• Fluent English.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we are looking for candidates of the highest integrity who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

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Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way

Every single day at PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are "One PPG" to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [email protected].

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Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. 
 
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.