Senior Glass Process R&D Engineer – Modeling & Control

Pittsburgh Glass Works; Cheswick (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitro Architectural Glass in Cheswick, PA, invites applications for a Research Scientist in the Process Engineering and Process Control group. You will lead technology development for data-driven process control across glass melting, forming, coating and related operations, from concept to commercialization, with travel up to 30% for project execution.

PhD in chemical or mechanical engineering required; strong background in process control, optimization, CFD, and programming.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other STEM fields with 2 years of industry or research experience.
• Deep understanding of process control methodologies such as feedback, feedforward and model predictive control.
• Strong knowledge of optimization methods such as LP, QP and NLP.
• Hands-on experience with CFD simulations, heat transfer, and process modeling.
• Fundamental knowledge of combustion, melting and electrochemistry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to write white papers and grant proposals.
• Programming in C++, Python, MATLAB or similar.
• Strong initiative and ability to work autonomously and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop technologies from conceptualization to commercialization.
• Conduct technology scouting and initiate new projects with internal/external resources.
• Develop 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 with R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing groups.
• Define project safety specifications and develop strategy for safety, health and environmental roles in R&D.
• Up to 30% travel may be required for project launch and execution.

Skills

Process control

Optimization (LP/QP/NLP)

CFD simulations

Heat transfer analysis

Programming (C++, Python, MATLAB)

Data analysis

Autonomous work

Education

Ph.D. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CFD software

Open-source tools

Data analysis software

Job description

Vitro Architectural Glass in Cheswick, PA, invites applications for a Research Scientist in the Process Engineering and Process Control group. You will lead technology development for data-driven process control across glass melting, forming, coating and related operations, from concept to commercialization, with travel up to 30% for project execution.

PhD in chemical or mechanical engineering required; strong background in process control, optimization, CFD, and programming.