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Saint-Gobain
Research Engineer I
Job Description
Jobs › Northboro, MA › Research Engineer I Saint-Gobain Research Engineer I Northboro, MA Apply This Research Engineer I, reporting to the Principal Scientist / Group Leader, will support R D activities in the Vitrified & Abrasive Grains Group, within Bonded Abrasives, located out of Saint-Gobain Innovation Hub North America. The main activities include, but are not limited to, sample testing and characterization, data analysis and interpretation, preparing summaries and reports for presentation/discussion with stakeholders within and outside of R D, assisting in the preparation and completion of pilot production trials, visiting with customers and vendors, attending field-testing, assisting in the completion of studies developed by others, independently ideating and executing their own research studies, assisting with maintaining and improving lab operations, and above all else working with integrity, honesty, and in a manner that is safe to themselves and others. The person in this role will provide immediate support to a key project within Vitrified Bonded Abrasives; work on this project will benefit both the person in this role (providing hands on training in a variety of tasks/operations/concepts critical to Vit BA) and the project lead. The core responsibilities of this position are centered on working safely in the lab and in our production plants, all towards developing and launching products with improved performance, improved sustainability, and/or improved cost. Required Qualifications
- -BS in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other related disciplines
- -Familiarity with data analysis and statistical tools (JMP, Minitab etc.)
- -Ability to work and collaborate in a cross functional team
- -Ability to cultivate and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with team members
- -Strong planning and organizational skills
- -Ability to innovate and problem solve
- -Excellent communication skills
- -Knowledge of HSE
- -The ability to lift up to 50 lbs is also required, for example, when traveling to visit a customer checked luggage may weigh up to 50 lbs
- Preferred Qualifications
- -At least one year of hands-on laboratory experience is required and industrial internship experience is preferred
- -Ability to work in both lab and manufacturing settings
- -Experience with mixing, grinding, pressing, or materials characterization
- -Experience supporting R D or pilot_scale operations
- -Familiarity with laboratory documentation practices (lab notebooks, electronic systems)
- -Knowledge of HSE
- Saint-Gobain Innovation Hub North America is one of Saint-Gobain's largest industrial research laboratories.
- Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs
- Health and Wellbeing
- Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
- LiveWell Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement and Protection
- Helping to make the future life you want a reality
- 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
- Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
- Additional Benefits
- Helping shape the experience and impact you want
- Group Legal
- Identity Theft Protection
- Auto and Home Insurance
- Pet Insurance and Discounts
- Back-up Child & Elder Care
- PerkSpot Employee Discount Program 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.