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Saint-Gobain Advanced Process Development Engineer in NORTHBORO, Massachusetts
What's the job?
The Advanced Process Development Engineer, reporting to the Principal Advanced Process Development Engineer, supports R&D efforts at Saint-Gobain Research North America. The role exists to develop, implement, and industrialize advanced processes, including digital asset creation, design-for-manufacturing workflows, and emerging manufacturing technologies - to enable new product introduction and enhancement across the building materials portfolio.
Working cross-functionally with R&D, product design, manufacturing, business teams, suppliers, and external partners, the Advanced Process Development Engineer contributes technical expertise, drives process development activities, and supports the transfer of validated technologies into production environments. The role requires hands on experimentation, data driven decision making, project collaboration, and consistent delivery against technical, time-bound, and quality objectives.
What do you bring?
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering/Digital Technology with a manufacturing focus, or a related engineering field with experience in manufacturing technologies
Work Experience Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of experience:
o Demonstrated technical judgment and accomplishments.
o Experience in project leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
o Ability to apply statistical tools, conduct data analysis, and draw conclusions from experimental or production data.
Knowledge & Technical Skills:
Required:
Strong technical innovation and problem solving abilities.
Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and recommend solutions.
Ability to research, understand, and implement new technologies in materials, products, and manufacturing processes.
Effective teamwork and project collaboration skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to R&D teams and project stakeholders.
Ability to liaise effectively across internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and development partners.
Capability to identify and manage technical and project risks.
Ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge of production technologies and trends.
Leadership skills to set expectations and provide oversight on technical project components.
Preferred:
Experience with CAD/CAM software.
Experience with Python scripting.
Experience with industrial controls and computer vision systems.
Knowledge of construction materials and building science.
Interpersonal & Soft Skills:
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and collaborate across diverse technical and non-technical teams.
Ability to set, manage, and align expectations with managers, R&D colleagues, and project stakeholders.
Effective presentation skills to convey technical information clearly and concisely.
Team-oriented mindset with the ability to coordinate with external contractors and development partners.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally (e.g., moving lab materials or luggage during business travel).
Occasional climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, and walking as part of lab or pilot-scale work.
Frequent sitting and manual dexterity for computer and equipment use; frequent talking and hearing for collaborative and technical communication.
Additional Requirements:
Valid driver's license (Required): Business travel will require use of rental vehicles.
Travel Requirement: 20 -30% travel to industrial partners, customers, vendors, manufacturing plants, and conferences.
What are our perks?
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 Savings 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
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Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $81,500 to $126,500 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
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In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 10% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $89,650-to $139,150. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.
Why work for us?
At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.
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Being a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction, and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group's commitment is guided by its purpose, “Making the World a Better Home."
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The CertainTeed Platforms team at Saint-Gobain Research North America is a cross-functional R&D and engineering organization that develops the digital, manufacturing, and product development capabilities that enable the Company's next-generation building systems. The team supports strategic business units by creating foundational tools, workflows, and technologies that streamline product development, industrialize new solutions, and accelerate manufacturing scale-up.
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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.
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNAHRCompliance@saint-gobain.com .