Ex t&v material Science non-metallics

**Experience**: 4 - 12 Years

**Location**:
**Nature of Job**: R&D

**Job role**: Test & Validation

**Plant / Location**

**Akurdi**

**BU /Function / Department**

**R&D/T&V/Non-Metallic Materials science**

**Level / Grade**

**EX**

**Designation**

**MGR / ASST. MGR**

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**Job Title**

**Asst Manager / Manager**

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**Reporting to**

**LX**

**Individual Contributor**

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**Educational Qualification**
- B.E / B. Tech Polymer Engg
- Minimum 60 % marks
- Should have been consistent & secured good percentage throughout academics (SSC, HSC, Diploma, Graduation etc)

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**Age**

**Minimum: 22**

**Maximum: 40**

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**Experience**

**Minimum: 4**

**Maximum: 12**

**Preferred Exposure**: Polymers, Composites, Adhesives & Conductivity Enhancing materials**

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**Responsibilities**:
**Job Summary**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop, test, and evaluate **polymer-based materials**, including elastomers, thermoplastics, and thermosets.
- Design and optimize **composite systems** for mechanical, thermal, and electrical performance.
- Integrate **conductivity enhancers** into polymer & adhesives systems to improve electrical/thermal conductivity with other performance parameters in check.
- Perform **materials characterization** (DSC, TGA, DMA, FTIR, SEM, tensile/compression, environmental testing, etc.).
- Conduct mechanical, thermal, and chemical testing in alignment with **automotive industry standards** (e.g., SAE, ASTM, ISO, OEM-specific specs).
- Document the findings and prepare technical reports, presentations
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, technologies, and regulations in materials science and polymer chemistry. Along has awareness about relevant automotive material trends, sustainability initiatives, and compliance regulations (REACH, IMDS, etc.).

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in **Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering**, or related field.
- 4+ years of experience in **polymers, elastomers, adhesives, &/or composite materials**.
- Strong knowledge of **structure-property relationships** in polymers, composites & adhesives. Along with **raw material supplier base & basic understanding of costs**.
- Experience with **material formulation, processing (extrusion, molding, dispensing, mixing, etc), and scale-up**.
- Proficient in lab instrumentation, data analysis, and reporting.
- Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.

**Preferred Experience**:

- Experience with **adhesive bonding technologies** (epoxy, polyurethane, silicone, etc.). Familiarity with **electrically or thermally conductive materials** and their integration into polymers.
- Understanding of **composite materials**, **thermal interface materials**, or **energy storage materials**.
- Exposure to **automotive & polymer material standards** and testing protocols.
- Exposure & understanding of automotive polymer parts, their functional performance & durability requirements
- Market awareness about the materials sources for different class of **polymers, composite materials, adhesives, potting and conductivity-enhancing additives**

**Work Environment**:

- Lab and office environment with occasional manufacturing floor interactions.
- Travel may be required for trials, process troubleshooting & vendor visits.

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**Competency Requirements**
- **
Analytical Thinking**
- Approaches complex material challenges with a data-driven, logical mindset.
- Links experimental results to real-world performance and product needs.
- ** Innovation-Oriented**
- Brings creative, forward-thinking approaches to materials development.
- Actively explores emerging technologies and formulation strategies.
- ** Attention to Detail**
- Maintains precision in testing, documentation, and material specifications.
- Identifies and addresses subtle inconsistencies early in the process.
- ** Cross-Functional Collaboration**
- Works seamlessly with design, manufacturing, testing, and quality teams.
- Helps integrate materials development into broader automotive system designs.
- ** Team Player**
- Supports peers and contributes positively to team dynamics.
- Shares knowledge freely and helps build collective technical strength.
- ** Effective Communication Skills**
- Clearly conveys technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Prepares clear documentation, presentations, and reports to support project goals.
- ** Hands-On & Experimental**
- Comfortable in lab, pilot, and production trial settings.
- Iterates efficiently through prototyping and experimental trials.
- ** Results-Driven**
- Maintains focus on performance, cost, and manufacturability goals.
- Keeps R&D milestones and production timelines in sharp focus.
- ** Fast Delivery Orientation**
- Executes tasks efficiently under tight development cycles.
- Delivers quality results on time, supporting agile automotive development timelines.
- ** Adaptability**
- Thrives in dynamic R&D