Modeling Engineer

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As a Modeling Engineer part of our Global Digital and Corporate Color organization, you will apply advanced engineering principles to develop digital twin solutions for chemical processes, integrating both physics-based and data-driven modeling approaches. You will work in a cross‑functional environment and support government‑funded, export‑controlled R&D projects, contributing to innovation in product and process development across PPG’s diverse businesses.

PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits; matching 401 k + retirement savings; and paid vacation, holiday pay.

• Modeling & Simulation:
  Apply your experience in chemical process simulation to model and analyze processes. Use physics‑based and data‑driven approaches to analyze complex data from several sources and identify trends, patterns, and areas for optimization.
• Project Execution:
  Support internal R&D and government‑funded, export‑controlled projects by delivering modeling solutions that meet technical and compliance requirements.
• Communication & Reporting:
  Communicate technical findings to team members and project sponsors. Prepare project reports, model validations, and documentation in compliance with regulatory and export control guidelines.

• MS or PhD degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, polymer materials engineering, or related technical disciplines, with chemical process simulation experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience using Computational Fluid Dynamics packages such as M‑Star CFD, ANSYS Fluent, Siemens Star‑CCM+, OpenFOAM, COMSOL, etc.; experienced in pre‑processing, meshing, solving, post‑processing, and coding user‑defined subroutines.
• Proficiency in analyzing complex data sets and digital twin product development. Experience with hybrid modeling (e.g., AI/ML) is appreciated.
• Job location:
  
  up to 5‑days per week in Springdale, PA.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by U.S. export control regulations (i.e., U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident).
• Willingness to travel up to 10 % for meetings, site visits, and technical conferences.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology – Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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