Get introduced to vetted companies that are still hiring

Reporting to the Manager of Application Engineering, the Application Engineer II will work cross-functionally within the Abrasives organization (Sales, Product, Marketing, and R&D teams) and directly with customers to deliver target outcomes.

The incumbent is responsible for the technical planning, execution, and documentation of value-creating testing activities at customer sites to grow profitable abrasive product sales through market share gain and to protect or improve key business at existing customers.

Saint-Gobain Abrasives offers powerful, precise, user-friendly solutions, which enable customers to cut, shape and finish all materials in the most complex and challenging applications. By working closely with end-users and grinding expert partners, Saint-Gobain Abrasives designs and provides customized solutions to secure the best option for performance, cost and safety. Leveraging its global manufacturing presence, Saint-Gobain Abrasives serves its customers locally through its structured sales operations in more than 27 countries while employing more than 10,000 people.

Internal Applicant Instructions:
To apply for this position, you must apply through the Internal Open Job Career Center which is located on the SGCNA Intranet. http://portal.saint-gobain.com/web/hr/openjob.

Essential Functions

SHARE GAIN PROJECT LEADERSHIP

• Work in close collaboration with Sales and Product teams to lead technical activities associated with competitive share gain opportunities.
• Effectively prioritize and plan testing activities based on customer objectives and relevant commercial & technical factors.
• Perform on-site execution of abrasive product testing, including data collection and use of appropriate process measurement & analysis techniques.
• Generate engineering documentation detailing abrasive product performance and grinding process outcomes, including customer cost & carbon savings.

DEFENSE AND IMPROVEMENT OF CURRENT BUSINESS

• Provide proactive and reactive support to Sales related to business defense and improvement opportunities.
• Provide troubleshooting, process improvements, and implement product upgrades at customer sites.
• Conduct on-site training and process assessments.
• Develop and maintain key customer relationships.

TRAINING AND MARKETING SUPPORT

• Provide technical contributions to marketing initiatives, special events, and training programs.

TECHNO-ADJACENT TEAM SUPPORT

• Leverage subject matter and/or market expertise to support techno-adjacent team initiatives (OEM, APS/AAE, R&D, HGTC).

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree - Engineering (Required)
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing and/or technical sales experience related to abrasive products or processes.

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.