Technician

PPG•Monroeville, PA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Technician , you will support photochromic lens testing by evaluating product performance metrics against requirements recommended or regulated by major standards bodies such as ISO, ANSI, and other national standards organizations across the globe. You will also support routine instrument upkeep, including scheduled maintenance, instrument calibration, and minor repairs, while contributing to laboratory testing operations, data reporting, and photochromic measurement system development. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay. 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. At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources . 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. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [email protected]. 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. 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
2+ years of industry experience
Fluency in laboratory testing practices
Demonstrated good practices in quality control and troubleshooting
Understanding of photochemistry and coating technology

Responsibilities

Support photochromic lens testing, including evaluation of product performance metrics against ISO, ANSI, and other global standards
Perform routine instrument upkeep, including scheduled maintenance, instrument calibration, and minor repairs
Laboratory testing following established SOPs
Operate analytical equipment such as Hunter instruments and Cary spectrophotometers
Apply in-depth knowledge of optical techniques, including UV-Vis spectroscopy
Provide hands-on troubleshooting support for mechanical and electronic systems
Manage end-to-end testing activities, including test entry, scheduling, execution, and data reporting for both internal and external customers
Support photochromic measurement system improvement, including system improvements and development of new measurement methodologies
Use programming skills (e.g., Python or VBA) when applicable to support testing and data processes