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The ADFORS division of Saint-Gobain Research North America is seeking a Senior Research Engineer I to join their collaborative team.

The Senior Researcher will lead new product projects for the Business Unit (BU) with a focus on chemical formulation and textiles technology, using Stage Gate methodology. The key feature technologies of this role will include polymers, PVC plastisol, textiles, sustainable materials. The new hire will collaborate and interface with Competence Research Groups and local R&D teams within the business units.

Essential Functions

Lead Major Projects

+ Carry projects from conception to successful completion with guidance from your supervisor. Autonomous execution of technical approaches is expected.

Innovate and Develop

+ Extend current or new technologies in various areas.

+ Focus on improving and developing products, processes, techniques, and fundamental knowledge.

Prototype Fabrication

+ Create product prototypes.

+ Characterize samples using various analytical techniques based on experiments designed by other engineers.

Deliver Results

+ Provide high-quality results rapidly and present data and findings in both oral and written forms.

Project Management

+ Manage and document projects effectively under minimal supervision.

+ Generate project timelines/plans, technical memos, research reports, and presentations for internal customers, project teams, and management.

Support Marketing and Manufacturing

+ Participate in pilot and production trials. Proactively seek out information needed for successful trials and deliver results as requested.

+ Travel to manufacturing sites or customers for support when needed.

Collaborate Across Teams

+ Collaborate closely with the R&D process development team, as well as other members across ADFORS, including R&D, marketing and operations.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 7+ years of experience, or MS with 3+ years of experience or entry level PhD in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials, Textiles or other related disciplines.

+ Hands-on experience within a chemistry lab with polymer formulation, processing, and characterization required.

+ Experience in polymer formulations/engineering in a manufacturing environment required.

+ Knowledge of chemical and/or mechanical characterization polymeric materials required.

+ Familiarity with formulation DOEs and high throughput screening of polymer formulations and compounds preferred.

+ Experience with new product or process development preferred.

+ Industrial R&D experience preferred.

+ Experience with PVC preferred.

+ Competencies in textile and/or composite materials preferred.

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.