Sr. Research Engineer / CP7355 Job in Northboro 01532, Massachusetts Us
Position Description:
Saint-Gobain is a leading worldwide producer of abrasives, building materials, high-performance plastics, insulation, flat glass, glass containers, piping, reinforcements and industrial ceramics. In the U.S. and Canada, Saint-Gobain employs over 24,000 people, and has approximately 200 manufacturing locations. Its total U.S. and Canada sales is $8.4 billion.
Saint-Gobain’s Ceramics Plastics Branch includes a wide variety of businesses worldwide.
Products include: electro-fused ceramics, high performance refractories, advanced ceramics, silicon carbide, specialty crystals, chemical process products and high performance plastics.
Qualifications:
The incumbent is responsible for research and development activities for Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics and will be located at the RD center in Northboro, MA. He/She will be expected to effectively lead multiple research efforts to develop innovative and patentable products processes. He/She will be expected to manage priorities, hit timelines technical targets, develop strong working relationships, and communicate effectively. The incumbent will
1.) Develop innovative and patentable fabric reinforcements that result in improved properties performance and are based on unique fabric designs with various input yarns (polymer, glass, carbon, etc.) fabric constructions
2.) Model the impact of reinforcement design and orientation on the targeted composite structures
3.) Build collaborative relationships with our sales force and customer based that help us identify key directions for innovation in composite reinforcement
4.) Work closely with our RD coatings chemists to most effectively combine fabric structure and chemical properties to meet customer expectations and application requirements
5.) Industrialize of new products and processes that meet customer and application requirements
The incumbent will be responsible for working closely with the Technical Fabrics business to ensure that technical projects are strategically targeted. They will also work closely with our production facility in Albion, NY. The incumbent will be expected to stay abreast of new developments and innovations in the field.
NATURE SCOPE OF POSITION
The incumbent will work within the framework of established policies and precedents. They are expected to meet company research standards and follow company research practices. They are expected to utilize sound technical knowledge of textile reinforcements, modeling, and mechanical properties of materials to develop innovative new products, improve product performance, reduce costs, and maximize production efficiency. He/She must be capable of leading and executing projects that may be several months or years in duration. The incumbent must
1.) Be capable of planning, executing and delivering results on time
2.) Demonstrate an ability to accelerate research activities to meet the aggressive demands
3.) Show a proactive commitment to safety and quality
4.) Document results in a manner that is consistent with company intellectual property procedures
5.) Analyze results and provide written and oral reports on their work.
The incumbent may supervise technicians and/or engineers.
SAFETY
• Actively promotes the creation and refreshing of a grassroots proactive culture of safety by being a personal example and by encouraging, empowering, and involving all staff in safety.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
This position requires skills associated with a BS and work experience, MS and work experience, or PhD in Textile Engineering or other relevant discipline. They must have a proven track record of innovation and successful implementation. Team work, communication skills, attention to detail, customer focus and follow-through are critically important to the incumbent’s success.
TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, please apply below.
WEBSITES: http://www.saint-gobain-corporation.com /
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V