Abrasive Automation Engineer I: Robotics & AI Solutions

Saint-Gobain Group; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Well-being

Medical, Prescription Drug

Vision and Dental Insurance

Healthcare Saving Account

Flexible Spending Account

LiveWell Wellness Program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance

Support for disability coverage

PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Abrasives is seeking an Abrasive Process Solutions Automation Engineer I to join the APS team in Worcester, MA. You will lead a robotics-based grinding automation cell, applying advanced software and AI tools to advance abrasive process development for diverse North American markets.

You will collaborate with Sales, Applications Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, and R&D to deliver customer-focused automation solutions and drive profitable growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field required; MBA or MS preferred.
• Early-career experience in sales, product management, abrasive application engineering, or related technical field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of robotic programming, with FANUC Roboguide experience preferred.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM modeling and AI software used for process development, optimization, and efficiency.
• Hands-on laboratory experience using basic measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, profilometers, gauges, and scales.
• Experience with abrasive products and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of abrasive processes within the Abrasive Process Solutions Robotics Lab using an industrial robotics cell.
• Apply advanced robotics software and AI tools to streamline process development and improve efficiency for abrasive customers.
• Plan and prioritize testing activities aligned with customer objectives, technical requirements, and commercial opportunities.
• Prepare engineering documentation that summarizes product performance, process outcomes, economic impact, and recommended next steps.
• Provide technical expertise to solve customer-specific manufacturing challenges related to automation and abrasive applications.
• Support onsite customer projects, including grinding and automation evaluations, process troubleshooting, and solution development.
• Support internal and external training related to abrasive products, application technology, and evolving automation solutions.

Skills

Robotics programming

AI software

CAD/CAM modeling

Laboratory measurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

FANUC Roboguide

AI tooling

Job description

Saint-Gobain Abrasives is seeking an Abrasive Process Solutions Automation Engineer I to join the APS team in Worcester, MA. You will lead a robotics-based grinding automation cell, applying advanced software and AI tools to advance abrasive process development for diverse North American markets.

You will collaborate with Sales, Applications Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, and R&D to deliver customer-focused automation solutions and drive profitable growth.