Senior Staff Technician - R&D, Manufacturing; Abrasives

The Sr. Staff Technician will provide technical support to the Research & Development, Product Management, and Manufacturing departments.

Key Accountabilities Include:

Abrasive product conversion, raw material and jumbo inventory management within R&D, conducting pilot trials for new product development, supporting process development initiatives, and monitoring current production to ensure alignment with the business objectives of the coated abrasives division.

Key Role Objectives/Impact:

• Lead the 5S effort and safety in the lab (R&D pilot area), and manage RnD inventory (jumbos, raw materials, pilot specs, etc)

• Manages the calibration effort required/critical for ISO certification

• Identify issues on R&D equipments and tools (ovens, slitter, die-cutter, Flexers, mixers etc) and provide maintenance on them;

• Support QA department for conversion for routine QC testing;

• Support R&D and product team for conversion for non-routine activities such as new product development and raw material qualification;

• Responsibility of supply ordering for the lab test materials etc. (SAP/Agora)

• Lead the pilot run (once or twice a week) and keep a good record of trial parameters to support R&D engineers for new product development activities.

Education and Skills Requirements

HS diploma or equivalent, two-year technical degree preferred.

Five years of related work experience in a manufacturing environment. Must possess strong mathematical and mechanical aptitude.

Ability to work in a team environment is essential.

Proven computer skills (Excel and Word) and demonstrate positive attitude.

Confidentiality is a must.

The successful candidate will work in a manufacturing environment with potential exposure to temperature changes, dust, odors, and mechanical, electrical, or chemical hazards. Required PPE includes safety shoes, glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and bump caps.

Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees' wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the pay range for this position which is $29.00 - $31.00 per hour. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 5% of eligible earnings based on company and individual performance measures. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

Health and Wellbeing - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance

• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options

• LiveWell Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.

• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan

• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability

• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits - Helping shape the experience and impact you want

• Commuter Benefits

• Group Legal

• Identity Theft Protection

• Auto and Home Insurance

• Pet Insurance and Discounts

• Back-up Child & Elder Care

PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

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 SGNA HR [email protected] .

Please complete the full online application and submit a detailed resume for this position.-