Senior R&D Scientist - Glass Coatings & Thin-Film

Guardian Industries; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Industries is seeking a Senior Development Scientist/Senior Research Engineer to advance thin film technologies for architectural glass in the Middle East. The position is based in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia or Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, and involves developing new products and collaborating with global teams.

You will lead development projects, guide production transfers, and mentor scientists in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment focused on energy-efficient glass solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Science, Engineering, Physics or related field.
• Experience in thin film technology (vacuum sputtering).
• Experience in experimentation and statistical analysis.
• Previous experience leading scientists or technicians.

Responsibilities

• Develop and launch new thin film technologies and products globally.
• Create and manage development plans and align with stakeholders.
• Lead change management during new product launches.
• Share knowledge and build capabilities across teams.
• Act as technical expert to support production teams and solve issues.
• Identify external best practices and bring improvements to processes.
• Apply structured development approach (e.g., stage gate methodology).
• Enhance technical understanding of products and processes.
• Present ideas and plans clearly to different stakeholders.
• Work in global, cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Collaborate closely with operations on product launch and transfer.

Skills

Thin film technology

Vacuum sputtering

Experimentation

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Science, Engineering, Physics

Master’s or PhD in relevant field

Tools

Zeiss

RGA

Plasma systems

QC lab equipment

Job description

Guardian Industries is seeking a Senior Development Scientist/Senior Research Engineer to advance thin film technologies for architectural glass in the Middle East. The position is based in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia or Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, and involves developing new products and collaborating with global teams.

You will lead development projects, guide production transfers, and mentor scientists in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment focused on energy-efficient glass solutions.