Senior Research Engineer - Tape Solutions

Position Description

Job Summary

The Tape Solutions R&D group at SGR North America is seeking a Senior Research Engineer. The candidate will be expected to design and execute experiments, analyze results, and present the findings in both written and oral formats in the areas of formulation, mixing, coating, foaming, web handling, and industrial scale-up processes. While not expected to be an expert in all these areas, the candidate must be able to research and understand new areas of polymer technology quickly. The responsibility will be laboratory experiments, pilot production tools at the R&D center, and scale-up in collaboration with our manufacturing sites. The candidate should enjoy learning, problem-solving, and potentially designing new processes and process technologies. The candidate should demonstrate an open and collaborative approach in all responsibility areas and seek out others to enhance and streamline development and decision-making.

Required Competencies

• Strong background in polymer chemistry, formulation, and characterization. In-depth understanding of polymer materials and material structure-property relationships. Expertise in polymer processing (e.g., mixing, coating, extrusion, foaming). Experience with silicone rubber is a big plus.

• Track record in new material/product/process development.

• Demonstrated aptitude to quickly understand new concepts and technology and apply them.

• Expertise in statistical data analysis and DOE tools.

• Ability to manage projects from inception through scale-up. Support pilot scale processes and ensure correlation of lab and pilot processes into manufacturing processes.

• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively. Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver outcomes on tight schedules and within budget.

• Excellent communicator who can communicate technically with people from a wide range of backgrounds and utilize knowledge to advance projects and identify productive synergies. Able to communicate and use business language in an industrial environment and coordinate with plant operations.

• Ability to document accomplishments in clear and coherent technical reports and presentations.

• Possess a mindset for the value of proper and safe handling of chemicals and the environment.

Required Qualifications

• BS Degree with a minimum of 7+ years’ experience or MS with 3+ years of experience plus demonstrated technical judgement/accomplishments or an entry level PhD in Polymer Science/Engineering, Materials Science/ Engineering, Organic Chemistry, Plastic Engineering, Chemical Engineering.

• Hands-on experience of polymers is required.

Company Summary

Saint-Gobain Research (SGR) North America is one of Saint-Gobain’s largest industrial research laboratories. The center is home to more than 400 employees working at the leading edge of innovation on multidisciplinary industrial research, preparing the future by designing tomorrow's products and processes across an amazing variety of markets and technical disciplines. Since 1985, SGR North America has been supporting existing businesses, developing future businesses, and nurturing talent.

Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. They can be found everywhere in our living places and our daily life: in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and in many industrial applications. They provide comfort, performance and safety while addressing the challenges of sustainable construction, resource efficiency and climate change.

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Senior Research Engineer - Tape Solutions

Location: Northboro, Massachusetts

Posting Date: 04/18/2024

Job Code: USA08838

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