Job Title: Research Engineer Vitrified–Abrasives

Location: Grindwell Norton Ltd., Mora Plant

Department: Research & Development

Reports to: Senior Manager – R&D or Technical Lead- R&D

About The Role

We are looking for a dynamic and hands-on Research Engineer to join our R&D team at Saint-Gobain Abrasives in Mora. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in Ceramic / Glass and experience in product or process development, preferably in an industrial setting. The candidate will contribute to the design, development, and industrialization of new and improved products, with a focus on Bonded Abrasives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead R&D projects for new product development; collaborate effectively with R&D colleagues, product managers/engineers, application engineers and external customers following structured methodologies.
Execute and support lab-scale to plant-scale trials for new product and process development.
Design and conduct experiments using DOE/statistical tools to optimize formulations and processes. Analyze test data, interpret results, and prepare technical reports/documentation.
Communicate technically with people from a wide range of backgrounds and utilize knowledge to advance projects and identify productive synergies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, and marketing to support product industrialization.
Support sustainability and cost-reduction initiatives by identifying alternate raw materials or process routes.

Required Qualifications And Experience

B. Tech and M. Tech in Ceramic technology or Materials Science
Fresh PGET from good college; 1-2 years of experience in R&D in ceramic/ glass, its formulation, chemistry and able to correlate with structure -property.
Sound knowledge with testing and characterization method for ceramic materials like clays, quartz, fluxes, etc.
Knowledge (&experience) indifferent ceramics processing techniques.
Deep knowledge of sintering, vitrification process– impact of firing cycle on product properties.
Knowledge on generating invention disclosures and following through the IP process
Thorough knowledge in literature surveys and IP search is desirable.

Desirable Attributes

Innovation mindset with a problem-solving approach
Eagerness to work in a plant-based R&D setup
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally
Familiarity with abrasives industry or materials processing is a plus.

Travel

Upto30% travel is expected for customer visits(for product trials, product development, etc.) and research center.

Technical Lead - R&D