Applications Engineer ; Tape Solutions

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.

Are you an early-career engineer who enjoys solving problems, working with people, and seeing how technical ideas translate into real-world applications?

We are looking for an Applications Engineer I to join our Tape Solutions team in Hoosick Falls, NY. This is an opportunity to build your technical and commercial experience while working directly with customers and cross-functional teams to develop solutions using Saint-Gobain's bonding, sealing and protection materials

You'll work across a diverse range of applications and markets, including automotive, construction, industrial, transportation, medical and renewable energy
, giving you broad exposure.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• CUSTOMER SUPPORT
  Communicate product solution features and benefits to customers and Saint-Gobain sales personnel.
  Respond to customer application requests, including on site collaboration to develop solutions; provide engineering support to customer care personnel, including customer specification review, and product selection.
  Collect, analyze, consolidate and publish product data.
  Communicate on progress of support requests.
  Develop and deliver presentations and evaluations on application solutions according to customer needs.
  Document specifications and requirements.
• CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
  Recommend and lead efforts to improve products and/or services.
  Identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions with cross functional teams.
  Leadership on projects that enhance value to our customers, both internal and external.
  Develop and maintain internal and external networks of subject matter experts.
  Attend trade shows, industry seminars, and technical training.
• GROWTH/ INNOVATION
  Gain a deep understanding of targeted applications, including market needs, relevant specifications, competitive products, and benchmarking.
  Lead product customization and qualification efforts, tailoring solutions to customers and markets, consistent with the strategic direction of product management.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Engineering & Management) or similar field is required
• Intern or Co-op experience in manufacturing or manufacturing research environment is highly preferred.

Experience working on projects that display innovative thinking or stakeholder consideration beyond stated goals is required.

Strong communication skills (both written and verbal), ability to interact with customers and management at all levels

Computer literate – Microsoft Office and technical packages (Excel / Word / PowerPoint)

Experience in customer facing role such as technical support or technical sales is desirable.

Experience using statistical tools for process capability analysis is preferred.

• Knowledge of plastics and adhesives is preferred.
• Experience with Problem Solving Methodology is preferred.
• Must promote the Tape Solutions Core Values, particularly the value of care, through all activities by keeping the focus on serving our customers while operating safely.
• Able to travel up to 40% for trade shows, trainings and customer visits where may be required.

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