Modeling Engineer

PPG • Springdale, AR

15h • Onsite

About The Position

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 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Requirements

• A MS or PhD degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, polymer materials engineering, or related technical disciplines, with chemical process simulation experiences.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience using Computational Fluid Dynamics packages i.e. M-Star CFD, ANSYS Fluent, Siemens Star-CCM+, OpenFOAM, COMSOL, etc.; Experienced in pre-processing, meshing, solving, and post processing, and coding ability for user-defined subroutines.
• Proficiency in analyzing complex data sets and digital twin product development.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by U.S. export control regulations (i.e., U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident) to comply with government project requirements.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% for meetings, site visits, and technical conferences.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with hybrid modeling (e.g. AI/ML) is appreciated.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees