Senior Research Engineer I Polymers

  • Saint-Gobain
  • Massachusetts
  • Full Time
CertainTeed Roofing R&D is seeking a driven, talented, and energetic experienced polymer research engineer to join the Polymer team. This position is part of the polymer material research group, focusing on providing innovative solutions to the polymer modified asphalt and polymer composite techniques for roofing applications. The position will be responsible for conducting leading edge research and development by integrating strong polymer science and material characterization fundamentals to shingle product performance. The position performs duties as a project technical expert to implement process improvements and share best practices at all roofing plants to support the fast growth of CertainTeed Roofing business.

**Main Responsibilities:**

+ Holds self to the highest safety standards and commits to building a solid safety culture in all laboratories and related activities.

+ Manages projects from inception through scale-up. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver outcomes on schedules and within budget. Understands Gate Process methodology/ideology and utilizes and incorporates it in research projects.

+ Utilizes technical expertise in polymer chemistry, formulation, processing, and characterization, to enable new product development, improve performance, reduce costs, and support fundamental research. Design experiments by utilizing statistical tools. Conduct lab-scale formulation for polymer modified asphalt and polymer composite using mixing and compounding equipment.

+ Coordinates with manufacturing facilities, builds relationships, and establishes support to execute projects in an industrial environment.

+ Communicate with people from a wide range of backgrounds (R&D, operation, finance, purchasing, and marketing) and utilize knowledge to advance projects and identify productive synergies.

+ Collaborates with Saint-Gobain North American Research & Development Center (SGR-NA), CertainTeed Roofing Engineering, and other R&D resources within Saint-Gobain to identify and develop practical concepts and solutions for roofing applications.

+ Develops and encourages innovation and Intellectual Property (IP) development and foster IP development through the patent process with legal support.

**Essential Functions**

+ Carries out major projects through to successful completion. Projects involve the extension of present or new technology in one or more areas, involving improvement and/or development of new formulations, processes, techniques, and fundamental knowledge. Projects are assigned by supervisor and are several months to years in duration.

+ Fabricates product prototypes and characterizes samples using various analytical techniques based on experiments designed by other engineers in the group in support of their projects.

+ Manufacturing and marketing support. May include pilot and production trials, and travel to manufacturing sites or customers for support.

+ Manages and documents projects effectively under minimal supervision by the direct manager. Includes the generation of project timelines/plans, technical memos, research reports, and presentations to internal customers, project teams, and/or management.

**Required Qualifications**

Bachelors degree with a minimum of 7+ years of experience, or MS with 3+ years of experience or entry level PhD in Polymer, Polymer Engineering, Polymer Physics, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials or other related disciplines.

+ Expertise in polymer chemistry, formulation, processing, and characterization required.

+ In-depth understanding of polymer formulation structure-property relationships to enable new product development and achieve the specific functional performance required.

+ Skilled in generating project timelines/plans, technical memos, research reports, and presentations required.

+ Industrial R&D and/or polymer industry experience preferred.

+ Experience with pilot production tools and scale-up processes preferred.

+ Knowledge in polymer compounding, extrusion, and coating preferred.

+ Experience with asphalt preferred.

+ Experience with building materials/building industry preferred.

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.
Job ID: 485966105
Originally Posted on: 7/18/2025

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