Glass Furnace Combustion Engineer - Optimize Melting & Fuel

O-I; Windsor (CO); On-site; USD 117,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard benefits

Job summary

Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc. in Windsor, CO, seeks a Combustion Engineer to optimize industrial combustion and glass furnace operations for efficient fuel use, better melting/heating performance, environmental compliance, and extended furnace life.

A Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 2 years in a glass container facility is required. You will monitor air and flame conditions, analyze data, and support safety and maintenance across manufacturing ops.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or foreign equivalent) plus two years of experience in a glass container manufacturing facility as an Industrial Engineer or related occupation.
• Experience with industrial combustion systems, including fuel/air balance, flame control, and heat transfer principles.
• Experience with preparing furnace operation reports, reviewing data, identifying issues and taking corrective actions; familiarity with preventative maintenance and safety practices for furnace/combustion equipment.

Responsibilities

• Optimize industrial combustion and glass furnace operations for efficient fuel utilization and improved melting performance.
• Monitor and analyze furnace conditions, including air/flame characteristics and temperature gradients, to drive improvements.
• Support environmental compliance, energy conservation, safety, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
• Travel up to 5% for training purposes; work hours are full-time (40 hours/week, 8am–5pm, Mon–Fri).

Skills

Industrial engineering experience

Combustion systems experience

Furnace operations analysis

Reporting and data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc. in Windsor, CO, seeks a Combustion Engineer to optimize industrial combustion and glass furnace operations for efficient fuel use, better melting/heating performance, environmental compliance, and extended furnace life.

A Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 2 years in a glass container facility is required. You will monitor air and flame conditions, analyze data, and support safety and maintenance across manufacturing ops.