Senior Glass Process Innovation Engineer

Vitro Flat Glass/Architectural; Cheswick (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitro Architectural Glass is seeking a Research Scientist at our Glass Technology Center in Cheswick, PA to lead technology development in process modeling, design, and control for advanced glass manufacturing. You will contribute to data-driven control and instrumentation across melting, forming, and coating processes.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a STEM field with 2+ years of experience, strong programming skills, and a deep knowledge of process control and optimization.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with 2 years of industry/research experience.
• Deep understanding of process control methods (feedback, feedforward, model predictive control, inferential).
• Strong background in optimization (LP, QP, NLP).
• Experience with CFD and heat transfer modeling.
• Proficient in programming (C++, Python, MATLAB).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; grant writing ability.
• Ability to work autonomously and in a team.
• Knowledge of glass production processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop technologies from concept to commercialization.
• Conduct technology scouting, originate ideas for productive research, and initiate new projects with internal/external resources.
• Prepare concept papers, proposals, and project documents and present findings to diverse audiences.
• Assist in project planning and management to ensure timely execution and deliverables.
• Propose and evaluate process improvements through modeling, optimization, and data analysis.
• Coordinate closely with different groups across R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing.
• Define project safety specifications and develop strategic direction for safety, health and environmental role in R&D.
• Up to 30% travel time may be required for project launch and execution.

Skills

Process control

Optimization methods

CFD simulations

Heat transfer analysis

Programming: C++/Python/MATLAB

Communication skills

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical/Mechanical Eng + 2 yrs exp

Tools

CFD software

Open-source codes

Job description

Vitro Architectural Glass is seeking a Research Scientist at our Glass Technology Center in Cheswick, PA to lead technology development in process modeling, design, and control for advanced glass manufacturing. You will contribute to data-driven control and instrumentation across melting, forming, and coating processes.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a STEM field with 2+ years of experience, strong programming skills, and a deep knowledge of process control and optimization.