Sr. Research Engineer II

At Saint-Gobain, our purpose is to make the world a better home. We are looking for a highly experienced and innovative Sr. Research Engineer II to join our Commercial Building & Infrastructure R&D organization. Reporting to the R&D Manager, this role serves as a technical leader responsible for driving innovation, leading complex product development initiatives, solving critical technical challenges, and mentoring team members while advancing technologies that support sustainable growth and competitive advantage.

This position plays a key role in the development and commercialization of advanced construction materials and waterproofing technologies. The successful candidate will combine deep scientific expertise, strong business acumen, and exceptional collaboration skills to influence cross-functional stakeholders and deliver impactful solutions for customers and the organization.

This position will be initially located in Wilmington, MA and future location is Northboro, MA.

• Lead complex product development and commercialization projects, including formulation design, product optimization, and launch activities.
• Drive new technology development and identify opportunities that support long-term business growth.
• Lead root-cause investigations and resolve complex technical, manufacturing, and customer-related challenges.
• Manage multiple cross-functional projects while balancing quality, timelines, cost, and customer expectations.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert and provide guidance to project teams and business stakeholders.
• Develop intellectual property, support patent generation, and identify new innovation opportunities.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and recommendations for leadership, customers, and external partners.
• Mentor engineers, scientists, and other team members through technical coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Technical Service, Supply Chain, and Global R&D teams.
• Support field trials, product launches, customer visits, training programs, and industry events.

• Bachelor's degree in Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science or a related technical discipline with 12+ years of relevant experience, OR
• Master's degree in Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• PhD. in Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline with 3+ years of industry experience is preferred.

• Demonstrated success in industrial R&D, product development, and commercialization within a technical or manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead complex research and development projects from concept through market launch.
• Experience solving technical and operational challenges using structured problem-solving, root cause analysis, and data-driven decision making.
• Ability to collaborate with across functions and influence technical and business outcomes with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with in the construction materials, building products, waterproofing or building science industry.
• Deep technical knowledge of materials science, polymer systems, product development, manufacturing, testing, and quality practices.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to evaluate complex technical issues and develop practical solutions.
• Proven project leadership skills, including planning, prioritization, execution, and resource management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical information for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to build consensus and effectively influence stakeholders in a matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring capabilities.
• Ability to travel up to 20% for customer visits, field trials, manufacturing support, conferences, and technical meetings.

Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. They can be found everywhere in our living places and our daily life: in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and in many industrial applications. They provide comfort, performance and safety while addressing the challenges of sustainable construction, resource efficiency and climate change.

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