R&D Intern - Summer 2023

Saint-Gobain North America

4.7

Northborough, MA

Why you should apply for a job to Saint-Gobain North America:

  • 4.7/5 in overall job satisfaction

  • 4.6/5 in supportive management

  • 100% say women are treated fairly and equally to men

  • 100% would recommend this company to other women

  • 91% say the CEO supports gender diversity

  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Parental leave for both parents

  • Enhanced fertility and gender reassignment services

  • Eligibility for domestic partner benefits

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    Position summary

    Position Description

    Job Summary

    Invent Yourself. Reshape the World. For more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain has been enhancing the well-being of people everywhere, whether it’s by addressing climate change, delivering true sustainable construction, participating in medical breakthroughs, or advancing aerospace technology. Focusing on the intersection of people, innovation, and purpose, Saint-Gobain helps to address the needs of today and the challenges of tomorrow. If this aligns with your passions and your vision of the future, then come join one of our research teams and let’s reshape the world together.

    As an intern at Saint-Gobain Research North America, you will be directly involved in R&D projects within one of our material platforms: abrasives, ceramics, construction products, high-performance polymers, and technical textiles. You will work alongside our world-class researchers contributing to solutions in key development programs. You will have the opportunity to build a lasting professional network, attend lunch & learn training, and interact directly with our company executives. All of this allows you to gain the necessary skills and knowledge.

    Required Qualifications

    • Currently enrolled as a student in a BS, MS, or Ph.D. program in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science, Polymer Engineering, Ceramics, Design, or Data Science or other related technical disciplines.

    • Have a creative problem-solving mindset with a hands-on approach

    • Ability to analyze data and write reports in a clear way

    • Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills

    • Work safely and effectively with a diverse R&D team actively supporting a culture of safety

    • Previous research/intern experience is a plus

    Company Summary

    Saint-Gobain Research (SGR) North America is one of Saint-Gobain’s largest industrial research laboratories. The center is home to more than 400 employees working at the leading edge of innovation on multidisciplinary industrial research, preparing the future by designing tomorrow's products and processes across an amazing variety of markets and technical disciplines. Since 1985, SGR North America has been supporting existing businesses, developing future businesses, and nurturing talent.

    Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and solutions which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. They can be found everywhere in our living places and our daily life: in buildings, transportation, infrastructure, and in many industrial applications. They provide comfort, performance, and safety while addressing the challenges of sustainable construction, resource efficiency, and climate change.

    Legal Statement

    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.

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    What are Saint-Gobain North America perks and benefits

    Unconscious bias training

    Networking

    Paid maternity

    Paid paternity

    Paid adoptive

    Short term disability

    About the company

    Industry: Industrial: Building Materials Manufacturing

    Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest building materials companies and manufacturer of innovative material solutions, helps create great living spaces by combining comfort and sustainability. For more than three-and-a-half centuries, Saint-Gobain has been enhancing the wellbeing of people everywhere, whether it’s by addressing climate change, delivering true ...

    Why you should apply for a job to Saint-Gobain North America:

  • 4.7/5 in overall job satisfaction

  • 4.6/5 in supportive management

  • 100% say women are treated fairly and equally to men

  • 100% would recommend this company to other women

  • 91% say the CEO supports gender diversity

  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Parental leave for both parents

  • Enhanced fertility and gender reassignment services

  • Eligibility for domestic partner benefits