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R&D Lead Engineer
Sylmar, CA
As a R&D Lead Engineer you will work with the team to research and development of transparent conducting coating systems used in aerospace transparency applications. You will also be involved with the scale up and implementation of the newly developed coating systems, as well as providing production support such as troubleshooting issues relating to coatings in manufacturing.
This role is an onsite position and will work out of our Sylmar, CA facility.
You will report to the Associate Fellow for Sylmar Aerospace Advanced Science & Technology.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the development of new materials, or substitute materials, and new processes for use in transparency manufacturing and operations
- Analyze materials and processes (if appropriate) regarding product problems and failures
- Coordinate implementation of new materials from development into manufacturing
- Render technical advice and assistance to internal and external customers
- Keep abreast of new developments in the appropriate scientific fields
- Support in writing the technical reports
- Maintenance, calibration, and repair coordinator
- Production support such as trouble shooting of issues encountered in manufacturing for metallic coatings
Qualifications:
- PhD in materials engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering and physics degree is required.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a transparency R&D environment is required.
- Previous experience with the following is also preferred:
PVD and CSD techniques.
Depositing thin films of conductive and dielectric materials.
Previous experience in vacuum coatings, chamber components, and PLC.
Previous experience with photolithography technique.
Previous experience in materials characterization tools such as SEM, EDX, FTIR, and spectrophotometer.
- Demonstrated experience in your current role for the following areas is preferred:
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of Python software.
Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and ChemDraw software.
Demonstrated thorough understanding of maintaining safety in the lab environment.
Demonstrated ability to interact with program managers, manufacturing engineers, and technicians.
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About us:
Here at PPG we make it happen, and we are looking for candidates of the highest integrity and professional candor who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are “One PPG” to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday – everyday.
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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.
PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
Benefits like healthcare, retirement plans, and dental/vision insurance, will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
We offer Health Insurance, Family Leave, Life and Disability Insurance
PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
About us:
Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are “One PPG” to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday – everyday.
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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.
PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.