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Why do we need you ? Sr. Research Engineer I - Manufacturing - Life Sciences; Akron, OH If you want to reshape the world and 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. Job Summary & Purpose: We are searching for a hands-on engineer with a background in polymers, ideally in thermoplastic elastomers and/or rubber materials and formulations. Projects will be led from the initial stages of conceptualization, prototyping and experimental testing, to implementation in manufacturing using a Stage Gate methodology. Novel formulations and products are to be protected by intellectual property where applicable. Key roles and responsibilities of this position are as follows: Development of new TPE formulations and compounds, including thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs). Candidate to use design of experiments and high throughput screening methodologies to expedite the development process. This development effort will require close collaboration with the process development team within R&D and other members from across Life Sciences (e.g. R&D, AE, sales, marketing, operations). Leads one or more new product development projects across multiple business units within Life Sciences with minimal managerial supervision. Such projects require close collaboration with sales, marketing, and operations along with other key stakeholders, including customers. Manages and documents projects effectively with minimal managerial supervision and enables efficient project management based on stage and gate methodology. Data and results to be presented in oral and written form; this includes the generation of project timelines/plans, technical memos, research reports, and presentations to internal customers, project teams, and/or management and periodic presentations and close collaboration with sales, marketing and operation functions. Customer and factory service support. May include troubleshooting, testing, and analytical support, and travel to manufacturing sites or customers as needed. Participate in Akron site and various R&D and cross-functional meetings. Includes brainstorming events, site trainings, HSE committee participation, etc. Is this job for you ? REQUIRED: BS Degree with a minimum of 7+ years experience or MS with 3+ years of experience plus demonstrated technical judgement/accomplishments or an entry level PhD. Education within: Plastics/Polymer Engineering, Science, Chemistry, Material Science, or other related technical disciplines (e.g. Chemical Engineering); Required. Leadership, in the form of project leadership, is a requirement of this position. The candidate must manage their projects to ensure thoroughness, timeliness and fulfillment of the project scope. Cost management is also part of this requirement; Required. The R&D function is looked upon for technical leadership within the organization. This is an important role and such leadership must be approached with proper consideration. Credibility is built upon a history of solid technical leadership. May supervise work with technicians or Interns. A little more about us 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