Process Development Engineer

Process Development Engineer

Reference #: JR2515610 As a Process Development Engineer, you will be an individual contributor of our process development engineering team for OLED coatings and will manage the development and scale-up of high vacuum purification processes for emitter and host materials. Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and accountability while collaborating to achieve organizational goals. You will report to Sublimation Process Engineering Lead onsite at our Monroeville Research and Development Center. Benefits: PPG offers excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Retirement Savings, Parental Leave, PTO, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, continuing education and excellent opportunities for growth!

Responsibilities

Design, development, and scale-up of the final stage purification process for emitter and host OLED materials. Steps will include annealing, seeded crystallization, high vacuum purification by sublimation/distillation, and optimizing bulk properties such as density through milling methods. Ensure processes are efficient, reliable, scalable, and compliant with EHS standards. Construct strategies to enhance performance, increase throughput, and resolve technical issues. Collaborate with technicians, chemists, and operations. Design and conduct experiments (DOE) to scale from lab to pilot and mass production. Present findings, updates, and recommendations at weekly team meetings. Maintain documentation for process validation, quality control, and regulatory compliance. Research technologies, innovations, and new equipment to overcome technical challenges.

Qualifications

BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Engineering, or related. 2+ years' experience creating Design of Experiments (DOE) Experience with high vacuum process development and scale-up, and cleanroom operations is desirable. Experience using statistical analysis software such as Minitab or JMP or similar or experience using SQL or Python in a similar capacity. Knowledge of EHS standards and regulatory compliance. Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills. Excellent documentation and communication skills.

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