Applications Engineer II - Industrial Customer Solutions; Manufacturing, Life Sciences

Location: Mickleton

Why do we need you ?

Application Engineer II - Manufacturing, Life Sciences - Mickleton, NJ

If you want to discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.

We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.

The Applications Engineer is responsible for the management of single-customer development projects as well as providing technical support to customers and commercial functions.

Work with customers to understand performance requirements and envision solutions as well as the industrialization of solutions with the Operations team. Coordinate work with R&D and external labs to develop new materials and obtain testing data to support the identification of ideal materials for the customer's needs. Complete other related projects as assigned.

Work with AE technicians in safe and efficient operation of development activities. Plan and maintain extrusion trials for development projects to be completed by the AE technician. Monitor the development production process to ensure lab requests are fulfilled correctly and accordingly to planned schedule.

Key Accountabilities:

Lead development programs. Lead co-development projects to develop material specifications and manufacturing processes, complete prototypes, and conduct material property testing based on customer requirements. Provide technical link between the customer and the manufacturing site for new products ensuring effective communication of customer needs.

Lead and conduct product development projects using combinations of existing raw materials to meet the demands of a customer application.

Ensure all development projects meets cost targets, project timelines and customer expectations for quality and on-time delivery.

Develop and implement technical services assisting our customers, sales personnel, customer service personnel, and marketing personnel in the process of screening existing products against specified application requirements. This includes identifying performance deficiencies in current product line relative to identified application requirements using existing performance data as well as defining needed testing.

Plan and maintain extrusion trials for development projects to be completed by the AE technician.

Is this job for you ?

Experience/

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree - Material Science, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or related field;
Required.

Master's Degree - Material Science, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or related field;
Preferred.

Required

Experience with in:

3+ years of engineering experience within manufacturing;
Required. Product Development;
Preferred.

3+ years experience within Fluoropolymer extrusion;
Preferred.

Experience with in regulated industry (i.e. food & beverage, medical, pharmaceutical);
Preferred.

Travel up to 25% - for customer visits and business meetings / trainings.

Relevant technical software for:
Drawing (i.e. Autocad), Statistical Analysis (i.e. Minitab), Extrusion Flow Simulation;
Required.

A little more about us

Saint-Gobain's innovations touch almost every major industry around the world. Within its Life Sciences division, teams are solving critical problems for customers who are getting life-saving medical devices to the front lines of healthcare, discovering essential medications, and nourishing and connecting the world through consumer, industrial and electronics applications. As one of the world's leading producers of high-performance polymer products, we improve lives by making simple experiences better and being there in life's critical moments.

Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we've learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.

With a legacy dating back more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.

Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, you're empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career, and make that vision a reality.

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