Senior Research Engineer

CERTAINTEED SAINT-GOBAIN; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

Parental leave

401(k) + retirement plan

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Employee recognition programs

Discount marketplace

Wellness program

Job summary

CertainTeed Gypsum R&D is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer in Materials Formulation to develop and scale gypsum-based building-material formulations. The role spans materials science, formulation design, analytical characterization, and manufacturing transfer to improve performance, cost, sustainability, and manufacturability.

The candidate will translate lab results into plant-ready outcomes by building structure-property-process relationships and collaborating with manufacturing, quality,

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Translate lab-scale formulation science into scalable and measurable product/process outcomes by building structure-property-process relationships and applying DoE/statistical methods.
• Partner with manufacturing, quality, procurement, product management, technical service, suppliers, and other R&D teams to drive scale-up and commercial readiness.
• Support priorities including raw materials and additives, lightweighting, fire and moisture performance, product sustainability, and operational robustness.
• Help qualify alternative materials and support project leadership across Gypsum R&D portfolio.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication (oral & written)

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

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.

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

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 [e-mail].

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
• PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
• LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle