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PPG · 23 hours ago

Process Modeling Engineer

Springdale, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

PPG is a leader in innovation and sustainability, seeking a Process Modeling Engineer to enhance their operations. The role focuses on developing and deploying Digital Twins for chemical reactors and process lines, collaborating with various teams to optimize manufacturing processes.

Chemicals

Responsibilities

Design and implement scalable Digital Twin methodologies for unit operations (Chemical Reactors) and process lines that can be replicated across multiple manufacturing sites and product technologies

Build and validate process line and unit operation models using Aspen Engineering Suite, ensuring accuracy and relevance to real-world operations

Develop simplified and reduced order mixing models for unit operations and apply existing mixing models created by the team to support process design and optimization

Collaborate with plant operations teams, engineering groups, and R&D to ensure alignment between modeling outputs and operational needs

Analyze results, summarize findings, coordinate and communicate with manufacturing managers and site leadership to report progress, share insights, and align on priorities

Prepare and deliver clear, data-driven reports and presentations to inform partners both technical and non-technical, including leadership, engineering, and operations

Contribute to the development of standardized modeling methodologies and best practices for use across global sites and product platforms

Qualification

Chemical EngineeringProcess ModelingDigital Twin methodologiesComputational Fluid DynamicsStatistical toolsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

BA/BS in Chemical Engineering and 5+ years of experience in Process Modeling for Chemical Reactors. Alternatively, a MS in Chemical Engineering with 1+ year of hands-on experience with Chemical Reactor modeling for real-world applications is also acceptable

Proficient in Computational Fluid Dynamic modeling applications such as Aspen of Hysen

Understanding of liquid polymer manufacturing which ideally would include paints/coatings or similar

Experience developing process models for chemical manufacturing environments

Familiarity with mixing models and their application in unit operation design

Experience communicating complex ideas to both technical and non-technical decision makers and team members

Experience with statistical tools such as JMP to analyze data

Basic skills in using commercial computational software packages i.e. Siemens Star-CCM+, M-Star CFD, COMSOL, ANSYS Fluent CFD, or similar and applicable coding skills

Domestic Travel up to 25%

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

PTO

401k

Bonuses

Merit Increase

Continuing Education

Career Opportunities

Company

PPG

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PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for more than 140 years.

Founded in 1883

Pittsburgh, PA, US

10001+ employees