Research Engineer 3

Job Description

Saint-Gobain Research India is looking for highly motivated and technically proficient Research Engineer to join our R&D team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the innovation pipeline projects around Refractory Solutions within the Performance Ceramics & Refractories (PCR) business. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role in driving the development of new ceramic solutions and advancing both product and process innovation to support the company’s growth and sustainability goals. Role Requirement Actively contribute to R&D projects centered on the development of refractory solutions for various industrial applications, including both primary and secondary steel manufacturing routes. Design new formulations & execute hands-on laboratory and pilot-scale experiments with minimal supervision. Support the scale-up of innovative solutions from lab to industrial implementation.Develop detailed project plans, apply Design of Experiments (DOE), and leverage statistical tools to efficiently deliver work packages within defined timelines.Collaborate with Business Unit (BU) teams to understand market needs, enhance application knowledge, and proactively propose innovative ideas.Need to be solution-oriented approach with a collaborative mindset, driven by strong technical acumen and a natural curiosity for learning.Willingness to travel, as required by business or project needs, for customer interactions and on-site trials. Skill Set Hands on experience in the design & syntheis of new ceramic formulations employing a variety of processing techniques.Proficiency in conducting physical property testing of ceramics and refractories at ambient and elevated temperatures, with the ability to interpret and correlate these properties with material performance. Strong understanding of characterization techniques for inorganic materials, and the ability to demonstrate structure–property relationships effectively.Strong theoretical and practical knowledge in Metallurgy, with a focus on Iron & Steel applications.In-depth knowledge of refactory materials used in Metallurgy, and their manufacturing processes. Familiarity with induction furnace operations and the application of refractory solutions in both ferrous & non ferrous metal processing. Should possess good communication & presentation skills including the ability to interact efficiently with colleagues across various functions and locations. Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, comprehensive, and well-structured technical reports and documentation. Qualification Ph.D. in the area of Ceramics/Materials Science/Metallurgy with 0-2 years of relevant industrial experience ORMasters in the area of Ceramics/Materials Science/Metallurgy with 3-7 years of relevant industrial experience