• Senior Research Technician - Grinding & Finishing…

    Saint-Gobain (Northboro, MA)


    The Grinding and Finishing Technology division of Saint-Gobain Research North America is seeking a motivated Senior Research Technician to join their team in Northboro, MA.

     

    The Senior Research Technician safely performs moderately complex activities and/or product development activities with minimal supervision. The new hire will collaborate with engineers and customers to solve related problems and address specific client needs. In addition, this position may also perform advanced specialized technical functions involving testing, analyzing, improving, installing, operating, and/or solving problems concerning complex processes, equipment, and products for assigned areas.

    Essential Functions

    + Conduct experiments in the areas of finishing, grinding, machining, tribology, and metrology on a variety of machines and a variety of materials including metals, polymers, and ceramics.

    + Work with project leaders to develop new test methods, improve existing techniques, and update and create SOPs.-

    + Work with engineers and internal customers to collaborate on the design of special fixtures & tooling.

    + Use electronic data acquisition and metrology tools, such as micrometers and surface profilometers, to collect process information.-

    + Record test and measurement data.- -

    + Perform preliminary statistical data analysis and present results.--

    + Maintain laboratory equipment including set-up, operation, and troubleshooting of experimental equipment or instruments. --Lead troubleshooting initiatives and machine repair efforts.

    + Perform preventive maintenance on equipment

    REQUIREMENTS:

    + Associate degree in an engineering, technical, or science-related field or in lieu of degree demonstrated equivalent knowledge with 4-7 years of experience

    + Work experience with various equipment such as complex assembly and processing or test equipment with CN/CNC & PLC controls, and/or lathes, milling machines, grinders, and other finishing machines

    + Ability to read engineering drawings

    + Experience in Microsoft products including Excel

    + Knowledge of AutoCAD, SOLID Works, and other CAD/CAM systems is desired

    + Knowledge of CNC programming is desired

     

    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.

     

    This position is subject to export controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified applicants for the position must meet the ITAR definition of “U.S. Person” at 22 C.F.R. 120.15 as a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise a protected individual (including for example refugees and asylees).