Sr. Application Engineer - Life Sciences - Filtration; Worcester, MA

Sr. Application Engineer - Filtration; Life Sciences - Worcester, MA

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 Senior Application Engineer will serve as a key technical expert supporting the growth and strategic direction of the Life Sciences business at Saint-Gobain. Will engage directly with customers to understand their filtration goals, challenges, and application requirements. Will introduce and promote the filtration product portfolio, provide tailored product recommendations, and support application development, validation, and troubleshooting efforts.

The Senior Application Engineer will act as a critical voice of the customer, providing feedback on unmet needs, industry pain points, and product performance to inform future product and technology roadmaps. This includes hands-on testing, benchmarking, and laboratory evaluations to develop and optimize filtration solutions that meet application needs.

Will also lead and support cross-functional project execution to ensure timely delivery of filtration solutions - standard and custom. Will translate customer requirements into actionable design inputs, working closely with engineering and development teams to develop application-specific products.

The filtration portfolio spans a range of high-impact markets, including medical devices, biopharmaceuticals, cell and gene therapy, diagnostics, and semiconductor manufacturing.

Key Accountabilities:

Build close relationships with customers and position himself/herself as a technical expert to address customer challenges, explain our products and technology, and assist with application development.

Perform product testing, benchmarking, and laboratory evaluations to develop, validate, and optimize filtration solutions.

Drive cross-functional project execution by collaborating with Product Management, Product Designers, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Quality to ensure timely and successful delivery of custom filtration solutions.

Provide technical support during product trials, troubleshooting, and validation at customer sites or remotely. This includes performing filterability trials to optimize product selection and sizing.

Develops and delivers technical content internally and externally including technical seminars, application notes, hands-on training, and product demonstrations.

Work with quality to troubleshoot and analyze complaints and differentiate between application and product-related issues. Aids in the investigation and timely resolution of quality complaints

Experience/Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree - within Manufacturing, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related field; Required. (with 7+ years of relevant experience as noted below).

Master's Degree - within Manufacturing, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related field;; Preferred. (with 3+ years of relevant experience as noted below).

Required Experience within:

Fundamental research, product development, application development, or manufacturing experience in Life Science fields.

Hands laboratory experience, preferably in Life science applications such as biopharma, medical devices, or diagnostics.

Leading and executing projects with cross-functional teams.

Travel up to 25% - for business meetings / trainings and manufacturing sites.

Preferred experience within:

Strong fundamental and practical knowledge of filtration technology and applications in markets such as Biopharma, medical, and microelectronics.

Application engineering experience in Biopharma or electronic markets.

Certain states require pay information be provided in job postings. 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 prospective candidates and provide the national pay range for this position which is $89,500 to $138,500 per year, 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 12% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $100,240 to $155,120. 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'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 frontlines 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.

Join Us at Saint-Gobain Life Sciences. Together, we'll create a better life.

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