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Saint-Gobain Research Germany (SGR Germany) is one of the eight group-wide Research & Development Centers by Saint-Gobain and is located close to Aachen. At SGR Germany, more than 260 employees from over a dozen different countries develop, industrialize and optimize new products, systems and processes mainly for the automotive and construction glass sector, but also for other Saint-Gobain divisions like Ecophone or Rigips. The protection of our innovations is also one of the tasks at SGR Germany.

Depending on your qualifications and experience, SGR Germany offers a diverse range of entry opportunities – not only for recent graduates or experienced professionals but also during your studies as an intern or while completing your graduate thesis.

You like this perspective? Get a direct overview of what your future with SGR Germany can look like.

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Job offers at SGR Germany

Our R&D Areas

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Complex Systems

Our research activities are focused on functional and active glazing, such as heated and switchable glass (from transparent to milky) or the incorporation of antennas and sensors (Smart Glass).

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Glass Technology

Our research focuses range from flat glass production (float glass process) and quality optimization to bending, tempering and cutting of glass.

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Thin Film Technology and Surfaces

Our research fields include the design and deposition of functional thin film systems as well as the structuring and selective removal of layers.

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Smart Manufacturing and Robotics

With our expertise in intelligent automation, industry 4.0 and data analysis, we examine and optimize production processes for all Saint-Gobain brands.

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Inside SGR Germany

In order to meet diverse family and professional interests and requirements, we offer you flexible working conditions. We see our employees as the key to our success and therefore gladly invest in a working environment that contributes to your personal and professional development in the long term.

As a Saint-Gobain group-wide Research & Development Center, SGR Germany cooperates closely with its French counterpart SGR Compiègne, since the competences of the two R&D centers complement each other perfectly.

As part of our international team at SGR Germany, you have the opportunity to implement relevant and innovative projects. Join us at our R&D center and contribute to the progress of the area of Innovative Materials, and thus to the progress of the entire Saint-Gobain group.

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Antje

Group Manager Material Analysis Centre

"Equal opportunities and diversity – We do not only talk about these values, but we also live them in our international Saint-Gobain network."

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Achim

Group Manager Bending Processes for Tempered Safety Glass

"Balancing live and professional achievement – SGR Germany provides for distinct development opportunities and a flexible work environment."

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Martin

Team Leader Thin Glass Topics

"Aboard SGR Germany – The buddy program enables a fast integration within our worldwide network."

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Emmanuel

PhD Student at RWTH Aachen University

"Earn your PhD in cooperation with global industries – SGR Germany offers excellent financial and professional support during my doctoral research period."

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Divya

Master Student at University of Duisburg-Essen

"Relevant topics, extensive supervision and a research stay – I’m gaining priceless industrial experience at SGR Germany throughout my studies."