Application Engineer III, OEM Team; Technical Partner; Travel Required; Mid West

Saint-Gobain Group; United States; Remote; USD 92,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing program

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Saint-Gobain is seeking an Application Engineer III on the OEM Team to lead technical projects for North American customers. You will combine hands-on engineering, customer engagement, and commercial insight to influence specifications and deliver value through abrasive products, processes, and systems.

You will collaborate with Sales, Product Management, R&D, Marketing, and Manufacturing to move projects from scope through testing, validation, implementation, and documentation, while traveling

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Five+ years of experience in abrasive application engineering.
• Five+ years in Sales or Product Management with abrasives knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and lab/production environments.
• Ability to travel ~50% to customer sites and centers.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex customer application projects: plan, execute evaluations, trials, and testing for OEMs and priority markets.
• Translate needs into solutions: define project requirements and align abrasive system recommendations with specifications.
• Validate and communicate value: develop technical docs, analyses, and presentations showing performance and value.
• Build strategic customer relationships: engage with end users, OEMs, and technology partners to identify opportunities.
• Shape technical strategy with leaders and partners to defend existing business and grow market share.
• Advance technology: translate customer needs into new product characteristics and support IP creation.
• Develop others: train internal and external teams on abrasive products and application technology.

Skills

Abrasive application engineering

Sales / product management

Technical leadership

Customer engagement

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Application Engineer III, Machine Tool Builder; Testing of Machines ; Travel Required; Mid-West/Great Lakes

As an Application Engineer III on the OEM Team, you will provide technical leadership for strategic original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers across North America. You will combine hands-on application engineering, customer engagement, and commercial insight to influence platform specifications, solve complex manufacturing challenges, and deliver measurable value through abrasive products, processes, and systems. This highly collaborative role partners with customers and cross-functional teams- Including Sales, Product Management, R&D, Marketing, and Manufacturing to move technical projects from initial scope through testing, validation, implementation, and documentation.

What will you do?

• Lead complex customer application projects: Plan and execute engineering evaluations, trials, and testing for key technical accounts, OEMs, and priority markets.
• Translate needs into solutions: Define project requirements, troubleshoot technical challenges, and align abrasive system recommendations with OEM and end-user specifications.
• Validate and communicate value: Develop clear technical documentation, analyses, and presentations that demonstrate performance, productivity, quality, and commercial value.
• Build strategic customer relationships: Engage with end users, OEMs, technical centers, and technology partners to identify opportunities, strengthen partnerships, and support growth.
• Shape technical strategy: Collaborate with the Senior Application Engineering Technical Leader and business partners on programs that defend existing business, improve customer performance, and expand market share.
• Advance technology and capability: Translate customer needs into new product characteristics, contribute to process measurement and analysis methods, support intellectual property generation, and enhance internal technical capabilities.
• Develop others: Support internal and external training on abrasive products, processes, and application technology.

Is this job for you ?

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline.
• Five or more years of experience in abrasive application engineering or a closely related technical field.
• Five or more years of experience in Sales or Product Management, with in-depth knowledge of abrasives.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and confidence working in laboratory, production, and customer-site environments.
• Demonstrated technical problem‑solving ability, mechanical aptitude, and hands‑on project leadership.
• Experience with abrasive products, processes, and system‑level application challenges.
• Ability to work independently, manage projects from inception through completion, and collaborate effectively in a highly matrixed organization.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder‑management skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing is preferred.
• Ability to travel approximately 50% to customer sites, technical centers, OEM locations, and internal meetings.

To make sure nothing is forgotten

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 $92000 to $142000 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

• Health and Well‑being - 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
• Commuter Benefits
• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back‑up Child and Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
• Volunteer Day

Legal Statement

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