Process Development Engineer
Ppg
Design, develop, and scale high‑vacuum purification processes for OLED emitters/hosts.
9 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Shannon, County Clare, Ireland
Onsite
Company Size
47,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Coatings
Paints
Specialty Products
Industrial Solutions
Performance Coatings
Automotive Refinish
Architectural Coatings
Aerospace Coatings
Sector Specialisms
Aerospace
Automotive OEM
Automotive Refinish
Industrial Coatings
Packaging Coatings
Protective & Marine Coatings
Civil Infrastructure
Offshore
Role
What you would be doing
process scale-up
experiment design
process optimization
documentation
issue resolution
project management
- May require investigating new technology or equipment to overcome technical process/product issues.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Present findings, updates, and recommendations at weekly team meetings.
- Collaborate closely with technicians, chemists, and Operations.
- Ensure processes are efficient, reliable, scalable, and compliant with EHS standards.
- This role typically operates in laboratory and cleanroom production environment with adherence to safety protocols.
- Design and conduct experiments to scale process from lab-scale to pilot and mass production-scale.
- Processes include annealing, seeded crystallization, high vacuum purification by sublimation/distillation, and optimizing bulk properties such as density through milling methods.
- Design, development, and scale-up of the final stage purification process for emitter and host OLED materials.
- Construct optimization strategies to enhance performance and increase throughput.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for process validation, quality control, and regulatory compliance.
- Resolve technical issues related to processes, materials, and equipment.
What you bring
six sigma
doe
minitab
cleanroom
high vacuum
chemical engineering
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills.
- Position will also require travel to the PPG Monroeville, PA facilities for initial training and to interface and collaborate with other process development team members. Travel is expected to be 5-10%.
- Minimum of 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing with a Master’s degree or minimum of 2-4 years of experience in manufacturing with a Bachelor’s level, preferably with a high vacuum process development and scale-up in a cleanroom or R&D environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in process development, optimization, and troubleshooting.
- Six Sigma Certification and/or Design of Experiments (DOE) experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of EHS standards and regulatory compliance.
- Experience using statistical analysis software such as Minitab or JMP is preferred.
- May require occasional travel to other pilot or production sites.
- Knowledge of cleanroom operation and high vacuum equipment.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or a related science and engineering discipline.
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1883
Historical Milestone
This reflects the company's long-standing presence and contributions to the industry over more than a century.
- A global leader in coatings and specialty materials.
- A history of innovation has enabled the development of cutting-edge products for diverse industries worldwide.
- Serves multiple sectors, including automotive, aerospace, industrial, and consumer goods.
- Strong presence in more than 70 countries with a vast portfolio of products and services.
- Provides high-performance coatings to help businesses protect and beautify their assets.
- Products are used across industries ranging from automotive to marine and construction.
- Research and development efforts focus on creating sustainable and durable solutions.
- Expanded market position through strategic acquisitions in recent years.
- Recognized as a leader in materials science and coatings technology.
- Operate safe and healthful workplaces by trusting and rewarding employees.
- Cultivate a sense of belonging and harness diversity to drive innovation.
- Conduct business ethically and compliantly.
- Minimize environmental impact through operations.
- Deliver innovative products and solutions to maximize customer asset performance.
- Create mutual value through partnerships with suppliers and customers.
- Deliver positive change in the communities where operations occur.
- Partner with customers to create mutual value.
- Unite as a global team to represent 'One PPG'.
- Trust employees daily in every aspect of work.
- Strive for continuous improvement to achieve better outcomes.
50% by 2030
GHG Emissions Reduction Target
Target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions validated by SBTi.
30% by 2030
Scope 3 GHG Emissions Target
Target to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions validated by SBTi.
41%
Sustainably Advantaged Products
Percentage of sales from sustainably advantaged products in 2024.
48%
Process Waste Management
Percentage of process waste reused, recycled, or recovered in 2024.
- Committed to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year (SBTi-validated)
- Committed to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions by 30% by 2030 from a 2019 base year (SBTi-validated)
- 6% reduction in scope 3 GHG emissions in 2024 vs. 2019 baseline
- 18% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions in 2024 vs. 2019 baseline
- 28% reduction in water intensity at priority sites in water-stressed areas in 2024
- 98% of key suppliers assessed against sustainability and social responsibility criteria in 2024
- Completed on-site solar installation in Caivano, Italy reducing ~390 metric tons CO₂ annually
- Joined Make it Zero initiative in April 2025 to reduce scope 3 emissions in DIY sector
Over 8,600 members
Employee Networks Growth
Eight Employee Resource Networks expanded to over 8,600 members across more than 60 countries in 2023.
32% Female Representation
Global Workforce Diversity
In 2023, 32% of non-frontline, global female professionals were represented in the workforce.
42% Participation Goal
Program Growth
The company aims for 42% global participation in Employee Resource Networks and DE&I programs by 2025.
9,809 Trained
DE&I Training
Since 2020, 9,809 people managers and employees have participated in allyship, inclusion, and DE&I hiring training.
- DE&I learning journeys launched globally for all employees and leaders since 2020
- Over 24,000 participants attended ERN events and DE&I learning experiences in 2023
- Increased non-frontline U.S. headcount since 2021: Black +42%, Latino +44%, Asian +26%
- 35 DE&I Listen & Learn sessions held in 2023 with more than 2,100 employees participating
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