Associate Research Engineer (Chemical Engineering or Chemistry)

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Pay Range

$76,300.00-$104,900.00 Annual

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.

The purpose of the Associate Research Engineer's position is to engage in the development of new or improved products and processes. Furthermore, this position provides technological services for operating divisions and other corporate functions as well as production support.

This position's work environment is primarily in a lab setting with up to 20% travel throughout the year to visit our manufacturing facilities across North America.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Plan, schedule and execute the technological work needed in support of divisional research program objectives and where required, conduct test programs at outside agency locations or customer plants
• Collect and analyze experimental and quality data to research meaningful, valid conclusions and write reports
• Devise and/or use new test methods, processes and materials as required to meet Project objectives
• Determine and define plant equipment operating parameters and formulae needed to insure quality of the product and the operation of the process
  • Determine and define the product properties required to meet divisional objectives
  • Write and submit product proposals and specifications to appropriate divisional authorities
• Determine if results merit Patent application, discuss results with manager and if appropriate, pursue with Legal Department
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Team:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry with 1 year of experience operating in a lab environment running tests and analyzing the data, Masters Degree preferred
• Strong working knowledge of a specialized technical discipline
• Ability to apply technical knowledge to modify standard principles to develop alternative courses of action
• Solid interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Basic project management skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Basic knowledge and understanding of statistics and specifically designed experiments
• Solid analytical and quality improvement ability
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Up to 20% travel throughout the year
• Work environment is typical of a research and development laboratory. When at an agency location or plant, may be exposed to environmental conditions of cold, heat, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust/mist/gas/fumes, extensive walking or climbing, etc.
• May be required to lift, carry, push or pull up to and including 25 pounds

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion. Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace. Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM's Career page.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.