Senior Applications Engineer II

Role details

Onsite Worcester, MA, Filtration experience preferred. Technical Expert.

The Senior Application Engineer II serves as a senior technical authority responsible for advancing the growth and strategic direction of the Critical Process Solutions business through the development, validation, and implementation of filtration solutions for customer applications. The position works directly with customers to understand critical process requirements, identify unmet needs, resolve challenging application issues, and translate customer and market insights into product, technology, and application-development priorities.

The Senior Application Engineer II provides technical leadership across multiple customer-specific and application-development projects. Working closely with customers and cross-functional teams, the incumbent defines application needs, helps establish technical approaches, and facilitates the development of effective solutions. Drawing on broad expertise in materials, products, processes, and applications, the incumbent influences technical decisions, optimizes solutions, evaluates competitive technologies, supports product development and commercialization, and generates new application knowledge.

The Senior Application Engineer II collaborates with Product Management, R&D, Product Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and commercial teams and serves as a key technical interface with customers, suppliers, distributors, and external collaborators. The position mentors junior engineers, strengthens organizational capabilities, and develops technical content and application guidance that enables customers and internal teams to apply filtration technologies effectively.

The filtration portfolio spans a range of high-impact markets, including medical devices, biopharmaceuticals, cell and gene therapy, diagnostics, and semiconductor manufacturing.

Education and Experience

A degree in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field is required. Candidates must meet one of the following combinations:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with at least 12 years of relevant experience;
• Master of Science (MS) degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience; or
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Required Work Experience

In addition to meeting the education and total experience requirements above, candidates must demonstrate relevant experience in the following areas:

• Fundamental research, product development, application development, or manufacturing within the life sciences field;
• Hands-on laboratory experience, preferably involving life science applications such as biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, or diagnostics; and
• Leading and executing projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

All qualifications listed above are required.

Preferred Work Experience

Candidates who meet the required education and total experience combination will be further distinguished by the following experience:

• Preferred: Strong fundamental and practical knowledge of filtration technology and its applications in markets such as biopharmaceuticals, medical products, and microelectronics;
• Preferred: Application engineering experience in the biopharmaceutical industry; and
• Strongly preferred: Experience engaging with customers to identify needs, provide technical support, and/or participate in co-development initiatives.

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 $102,00 to $158,000 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 13% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $115,260 to $178,540. 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.

o Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance

o Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options

o LiveWell Wellness Program

o Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

o 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.

o 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan

o Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability

o Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and

o Accident Insurance • Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want

o Commuter Benefits

o Group Legal

o Identity Theft Protection

o Auto and Home Insurance

o Pet Insurance and Discounts

o Back-up Child and Elder Care

o PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

o Volunteer Day