Saint-Gobain Research North America is currently looking for a Fire Testing Engineer for our new fire testing facility located in Northboro, MA, to support product development and commercialization of building materials for residential and commercial construction.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Fire Testing Engineer II will be responsible for the construction and fire testing of building materials and systems in accordance with industry standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Fire testing in accordance with industry standards (ASTM, UL, NFPA, etc…). Development and maintenance of laboratory processes and standard operating procedures. Maintenance and operation of fire test furnaces, including engineering and emission controls. Installation and operation of sensors, including accompanying hardware and software, in accordance with industry standards Material procurement, management and handling including construction of wall and floor test assemblies. Drafting test reports that include the properties/details of the materials and/or system, detailed drawings and bill of materials of the assemblies, and test results as specified by the applied standards Identify potential environmental health and safety issues by reviewing safety data sheets of materials and the design of the assemblies prior to testing. Should be able to distinguish between standard designs and novel constructions with no prior testing history.

COMPETENCIES:

Self-motivated, enthusiastic individual with the ability to work with and encourage others. Team player willing to learn from and share with members with diverse backgrounds. Ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and recognize when to reach out for support.