WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

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 Solutions Engineer - Wear and Friction will be the go-to person for our sales team when a new request arises from a customer regarding a wear & friction and PFAs free material development applications. They will advise the material according to specifications and price expectations and assist on first assessment with customers. They will then select the appropriate manufacturing site, coordinate with local engineering and quote teams and provide necessary information for them to design, develop process & quote. The Solutions Engineer will be able to identify within the organization the critical factors that can help improve responsiveness to customers and gain more business in wear & friction parts, where requests are growing with PFAS free requirements. This requires transversal coordination, multi-faceted expertise, an appetite for business development and material/process data analysis with respective business leaders and digital solutions experts.

The essential functions of the role include, but are not limited to:
- Material recommendation and high level quote
- Tech Days and customer visits
- Sales training

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

- Bachelors degree - Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field - is required.
- A minimum of 3 years experience in tribology, wear materials or friction related applications - required.
- Strong understanding of wear mechanisms, friction behavior, material properties and surface interactions
- Proficiency in engineering calculations and data analysis
- Familiarity with FEA, simulation tools, or testing methods is preferred
- Ability to travel - up to 30%
- Experience in customer-facing or applications engineering role is preferred.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to internal and external customers across different cultures and technical maturity levels

TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN

Saint-Gobains innovations touch almost every major industry around the world, moving us forward, making meaningful connections, and inspiring us to go beyond the impossible.  Our teams design and engineer critical, high-performance materials and proven solutions – most in challenging conditions and core systems that play an important part of our daily lives – as we drive to work or with family, fly on an airplane to explore the world, process samples for medical research, build a better rocket to go as far as we can in outer space; and dive deep under the sea to power our world. We are driven to collaborate with our customers and communities to improve and engineer the world of tomorrow!

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. 

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

Certain locations 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 potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $81,500 to $126,500 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 10% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $89,600 to $139,100. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.  

Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well.  Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being.  Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs. 

Health and Well-being – 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 [WASHINGTON STATE ONLY: Must include specific number of days or hours of PTO, vacation and holidays the candidate should expect to receive in a calendar year (ex: (15 days PTO per year, 10 paid holidays per year)] 

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 and Elder Care 
PerkSpot Employee Discount Program 
Volunteer Day 

LEGAL STATEMENT

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 [email protected].