As the Optima Solutions Coatings Equipment Specialist, you will responsible for coordinating the design, installation and troubleshooting of coatings applications process equipment. You will offer technical guidance in the operation coatings equipment systems including the development and update of work manuals for the same. Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Technical guidance for PPG Facilities on Applications Equipment & New Technology Application equipment including suggested operation for PPG Spraylab Facilities.
• Use research from equipment manufacturers for comparative evaluation of customer systems versus PPG systems, recommend technical guidance or improvement.
• Coordinate equipment updates for Coatings/Topcoat application process equipment requirements for PPG facilities worldwide.
• Develop ongoing relationships PPG technical teams, marketing teams, technology launch coordinators, customer and PPG customer site field support. Maintain PPG technologies through process equipment evolution or advancements. Keep PPG technologies matched with new equipment trends through PPG internal updates of engineering market advancements. Share data with Manufacturing & Technical to provide continuous improvement to laboratory development cycles and quality assurance product testing.
• Work with PT/ED/Topcoat Process Engineers on New Applications Technologies and Processes. Support any Commercial or "Paid For" activity at ADC/EDC sites and equipment needed for launch activities. Provide application equipment expertise when called upon.
• Address problems and present logical arguments with data in problem resolution.
• 35-50% travel domestic and international

Qualifications:

• A Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or other technical disciplines OR 5+ years of experience in Automotive Coatings related Topcoat process technology or equipment/systems
• Read and develop Coatings Process drawings or prints including, mechanical, electrical, and piping systems as related to coatings process equipment systems.
• MS Office, AutoCAD or other Engineering drawing software

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 empl