As a Development Engineer you will interact with Research Chemists, Chemical Operations, Facility Maintenance, and Site leadership to develop and pilot new polymer resin formulas and Intellectual Property to support PPG's Paint and Coatings Businesses.

You will be seated at PPG's Springdale, PA campus, and report to the Site and Resin Plant Manager. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Key Responsibilities

• Support site EH&S initiatives by developing/modifying product and associated operational procedures to meet site goals and regulatory requirements.


• Manage and implement the activities required to scale resin products developed in the laboratory to a pilot scale at the Springdale Development Center.


• Conduct Resin Risk Reviews for new resin development requests that cover questions concerning raw material handling, manufacturability, reproducibility, safety, and equipment capability.


• Complete the processing of the regulatory requirements and the Management of Change process for introducing new raw materials to the pilot plant.


• Investigate and confirm that the chemical process can be managed and conducted safely.


• Work with PPG's commercial plants on the scale up activities to flag any potential issues if the new resin is transferred for large scale production.


• Create the scale up documentation and help manage Change process for the new resin scale up to ensure the proposed process does not exceed equipment material compatibility, operating limits, and the resin properties fall within the equipment capability limits.


• Provide the pilot plant operations group on-hand technical support during the actual scale up activity.


• Analyze improvement recommendations, additional laboratory work, and a report out of the results.

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or other Chemistry fields of study.


• Prefer 3+ years of chemical process experience, however, new graduates are welcome to apply.

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.

About us:

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

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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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

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