Richard Shtivelband

Richard comes to the Grainger Center after working as a chemical engineer at Pilkington North America in Toledo, Ohio. Pilkington is a glass manufacturer for commercial building, automotive, and solar cell applications with annual revenues totaling nearly $6 billion. Richard worked in the on-line coatings department and contributed to the research and development of new products. His primary duties included the maintenance and operation of pilot scale equipment, analysis of experimental samples with laboratory equipment, and the sourcing of new equipment and materials for purchase.  He also regularly traveled to regional manufacturing plant locations to assist with the execution of plant trials and served as the radiation safety officer for his facility. In this position, Richard developed a strong understanding of the R&D process and how its benefits are translated to the manufacturing end of a large corporation. Richard earned dual bachelor’s degrees in chemical engineering and philosophy from Oregon State University.