Research Engineer II: Glass & Refractory Innovations

Saint-Gobain Group; Chapinville (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Time Off and Parental Leave

Life Insurance and Disability

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Innovation Hub North America SEFPRO seeks a Research Engineer II to drive development of next‑generation refractory products and manufacturing processes. You will lead experimental research across lab, pilot, and field environments, manage multiple technical projects, and support customer applications with cross‑functional teams.

The role emphasizes independent project execution, collaboration with facilities in Falconer, Buckhannon, and other sites, and hands‑on data analysis and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of industrial, research, or development experience with a Bachelor's degree; or Master's with thesis-based research.
• Experience conducting laboratory-based research and experimental investigations.
• Knowledge of materials characterization, process development, or manufacturing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive multiple projects to successful completion with autonomous execution.
• Support services at glass manufacturer sites and R&D projects.
• Develop refractory compositions and manufacturing processes; test methods and modeling.
• Analyze data and present results in oral and written formats.

Skills

Laboratory research

Materials characterization

Process development

Data analysis

Project management

Education

B.S. in Materials Science or related engineering

Job description

Saint-Gobain Innovation Hub North America SEFPRO seeks a Research Engineer II to drive development of next‑generation refractory products and manufacturing processes. You will lead experimental research across lab, pilot, and field environments, manage multiple technical projects, and support customer applications with cross‑functional teams.

The role emphasizes independent project execution, collaboration with facilities in Falconer, Buckhannon, and other sites, and hands‑on data analysis and