Senior Research Engineer

Saint--gobain; Malvern (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Employee recognition

Job summary

Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed Gypsum R&D is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer in Materials Formulation to develop, optimize, and scale gypsum-based and adjacent building-material formulations. The role bridges materials science, formulation design, analytical characterization, process development, and formulation-to-manufacturing transfer.

The successful candidate will translate lab-scale formulation science into scalable outcomes by building structure–property–process relationships and applying

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree with typically 7 years of experience or a Master’s with 3 years; PhD with experience preferred.
• Hands-on industrial research experience is required.
• Strong project leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills are required.
• Experience in formulation, process development, and materials characterization is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate lab-scale formulation science into scalable product and process outcomes.
• Build structure–property–process relationships using DoE and statistical methods.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, procurement, product management, and suppliers to transfer to production.

Skills

Formulation

Process development

Materials characterization

DoE/statistical methods

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD with experience preferred

Tools

Designation of lab-to-plant transfer

Job description

Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed Gypsum R&D is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer in Materials Formulation to develop, optimize, and scale gypsum-based and adjacent building-material formulations. The role bridges materials science, formulation design, analytical characterization, process development, and formulation-to-manufacturing transfer. The position contributes to product performance, robustness, cost, sustainability, manufacturability, and speed of execution across the Gypsum R&D portfolio.

The successful candidate will translate lab-scale formulation science into scalable and measurable product/process outcomes by building structure-property-process relationships, applying DoE/statistical methods, and partnering with manufacturing, quality, procurement, product management, technical service, suppliers, and other R&D teams. The role supports priorities including raw materials and additives, lightweighting, fire and moisture performance, product sustainability, operational robustness, and qualification of alternative materials.

Is this job for you ?

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and typically 7 years of experience or Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience or an entry level PhD in Material Science, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. PhD with experience preferred.
• Hands on industrial research experience required.
• Strong project leadership including project management, team collaboration, and oral and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to create effective and respectful working relationships at various levels and across functions
• Relevant experience in formulation, process development, materials characterization, product development, manufacturing support, or applied R&D preferred
• Gypsum, wallboard, cement/concrete, ceramics, coatings, adhesives, polymers, specialty chemicals, mineral slurries, paper/liners, or other formulated building-material systems preferred.
• Experience translating lab/pilot findings into plant trials, process windows, raw material specifications, quality controls, and scale-up documentation preferred.

A little more about us

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan, "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed.
Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fencing, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall, and ceilings.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com .

Legal Statement

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 [emailprotected] .

Benefits in joining us

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:

• Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off, and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
• Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
• Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
• Employee Recognition Programs
• LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle

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