Pittsburgh Glass Works · 15 hours ago
R&D Engineer, Instrumentation
Cheswick, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expVitro Architectural Glass manufactures a broad range of industry-leading, energy-efficient products and is seeking an R&D Engineer in Instrumentation. The Engineer will build, maintain, and improve laboratory and plant-level equipment while developing new experimental methods to support both R&D and non-R&D customers.
AutomotiveManufacturing
Responsibilities
Coordinate, closely with the building and facilities services group, to improve and maintain laboratory equipment
Under supervision from a scientist or higher-level colleague, the individual may be responsible for designing new products and processes involving technology and improving and maintaining existing products
The individual may conduct design analysis on components or assemblies to assist in the development process by ensuring designs are cost efficient, manufacturable, and reliable
Define process improvements that yield results in safety, quality, cost, and control
Responsible for working independently with known technologies; will further develop new technologies under supervision
The incumbent does not direct the work of others but may offer technical information or opinion toward solutions
Initiate and maintain relationships with vendors and purchase equipment and supplies to ensure efficiency and continuity of laboratory operation
Assist other professionals in performing assigned phases of work, ranging from the use of defined methods to exercise of some degree of technical judgement
Provide limited technical guidance to more junior professionals or technicians
Lead and manage HOSHIN level projects focused on product or process improvement
Analyze and evaluate current equipment and measurement protocols for new products; identify gaps and areas for improvement; design and develop instrumentation to meet those needs
Collaborate with other engineers to develop accurate, efficient instrumentation, and data interfaces in accordance with safety and usability standards, customer expectations, and controls methodologies
Design and test prototypes of equipment. Develop statistically robust measurement process. Leverage external resources and designs as appropriate
Creates basic schematics and simulated models to test designs; modify designs to meet specifications and budget requirements
Working with internal and external resources, oversee the implementation of new measuring devices and control systems, ensuring devices are correctly installed and properly tested at the production location. Demonstrate statistically robust measurement process
Draft and present formal technical documents, reports, and testing results to manager for approval
Draft technical and user manuals for instrumentation
Provide training related to devices to employees and/or customers
Work collaboratively with controls, production, and quality engineers to implement process control protocols and tools
Qualification
Required
B.S. in technical field plus 3 years relevant experience
M.S. in technical field plus 1 year relevant experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to plan, organize and share information in interactions with management, peers, associates, and vendors
Ability to troubleshoot, analyze and resolve problems
Must be able to work autonomously as well as in a team setting
Computer knowledge required for use of Microsoft Office products
Preferred
Working knowledge of computer-aided design equipment and computerized processes preferred
Desired: Coding skills in at least two programming languages such as Visual Basic, C, C++, C#, VB, MATLAB, Python, etc
Fundamental understanding of statistics and process engineering
Technical knowledge and experience in Wonderware InTouch, Allen Bradley PLC, and/or other types of control systems
Experience with SQL, OSISoft-PI, and Azure Platform and familiarity with artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts and implementation
Demonstrated proficiency with two or more programming (e.g., C, C++, Python) languages and SQL
Experience with data interfaces and communication protocols (e.g., TCP/IP) between data acquisition equipment systems
Company
Pittsburgh Glass Works
Pittsburgh Glass Works manufactures and supplies automotive glass products.
1001-5000 employees
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