Technical Lead - R&D

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.