Chemistry & Polymer Engineer

Copeland India Private Ltd.; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Copeland India Private Ltd. in Pune invites a skilled Polymer Engineer to join our Materials Engineering and Chemistry team.

You will provide polymer science expertise to design, evaluate, and optimize polymer materials and processes for next‑generation compressor systems, partnering with global engineering teams. Candidates should hold an MSc/MTech/PhD in polymer-related fields, have hands-on instrument experience, and a passion for sustainability, PFAS‑free materials, and improving performance

Qualifications

• MSc/MTech/PhD in Polymer Science, Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of polymer science, organic chemistry, polymer processing, and material characterization.
• Hands-on experience with FTIR, DSC, TGA, DMA, GC-MS, SEM or similar characterization tools.
• Experience in polymer material selection, failure analysis, formulation development, and troubleshooting of engineering applications.
• Understanding of sustainability, regulatory compliance, PFAS-free material evaluation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work as an individual contributor in a collaborative team with minimal supervision.
• Provide polymer engineering support to Engineering, Product Development, Operations, and Supplier Quality teams.
• Coordinate with external laboratories for material characterization, testing, and analysis requirements.
• Analyze test results and prepare clear, concise technical reports.
• Conduct investigations to identify and characterize unknown polymeric materials.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement new materials and processing technologies to enhance compressor designs.
• Perform patent searches and prepare Invention Disclosure disclosures.
• Present technical findings and project updates to global teams.

Skills

Polymer science

Organic chemistry

Polymer processing

Material characterization

Technical report writing

Education

M.Sc./M.Tech./Ph.D. in Polymer Science/Engineering/Materials/Chemistry

Tools

FTIR

DSC

TGA

DMA

GC-MS

SEM

Moldflow

Job description

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact.

INTRODUCTION

Copeland’s Materials Engineering and Chemistry Department is comprised of metallurgy, chemistry, and polymer engineering and serves as a centralized technical resource supporting Copeland’s global business units, product platforms, and technology initiatives. The department provides expertise in material selection, sustainability initiatives, PFAS‑free technology development, regulatory compliance, and failure analysis to support the evolving needs of Copeland’s products and customers worldwide. Based in Pune, India, we are seeking an individual knowledgeable in polymer science and engineering to provide material and technology solutions that advance current and future compressor system designs. If you are POLYMER SCIENCE ENGINEERING professional with strong knowledge of Organic Chemistry seeking an opportunity to grow and make a global impact, we have an exciting opportunity for you! This position is based in our Pune, India location. In this role, you will provide polymer engineering support to multidisciplinary teams across Copeland to develop innovative polymer solutions for current and next‑generation compressor technologies. For advancing current and future compressor system designs. In this role, you will evaluate current and new polymer materials, and processing methods using analytical and scientific tools. Responsibilities include material selection, failure analysis, sustainability initiatives, PFAS‑free material evaluations, and the assessment of new materials and manufacturing processes using advanced analytical and scientific techniques.

AS A POLYMER ENGINEER, YOU WILL:

• Work as an individual contributor in a collaborative team environment with minimal supervision.
• Provide polymer engineering support to Engineering, Product Development, Operations, and Supplier Quality teams.
• Coordinate with external laboratories to support material characterization, testing, and analysis requirements.
• Analyze and interpret test results, and prepare clear, concise technical reports.
• Conduct investigations to identify and characterize unknown polymeric materials.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement new materials and processing technologies to enhance current and future compressor system designs while improving performance, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
• Perform patent searches, generate innovative ideas, and prepare and submit Invention Disclosure disclosures.
• Present technical findings, recommendations, and project updates to local and global teams through technical reviews, meetings, and other forums.

WHO YOU ARE:

You are a self‑motivated Polymer Science and Engineering professional with strong knowledge of organic chemistry, material characterization, and polymer processing. You enjoy solving complex material challenges, collaborating with global cross‑functional teams, and leveraging analytical tools to develop innovative, sustainable, and cost‑effective solutions for engineering applications. You are a strong communicator with a passion for continuous learning, technology development, and material innovation.

FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE-CORE HOURS

This role has the flexibility of a core hour schedule. You can choose to flex your start and stop times given you are working during the core hours of 9:00am - 3:00pm. Our teams work together to ensure our chosen work schedules enable our creativity and productivity as we serve the needs of our customers.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

M.Sc./M.Tech. /Ph.D. in Polymer Science, Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline. Strong knowledge of polymer science, organic chemistry, polymer processing, and material characterization techniques. Hands‑on experience with analytical instruments such as FTIR, DSC, TGA, DMA, GC‑MS, SEM, or similar material characterization tools. Experience in polymer material selection, failure analysis, formulation development, and troubleshooting of engineering applications. Understanding of sustainability requirements, regulatory compliance, and PFAS‑free material evaluation is desirable. Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as injection molding, extrusion, elastomer processing, or related polymer processing technologies. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and technical report‑writing skills. Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross‑functional and global teams. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical findings to diverse audiences. Curiosity, innovation mindset, and a passion for developing material solutions that enable next‑generation products.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• · Knowledge of thermoforming and secondary processes of ultrasonic and laser welding, heat sealing, and application of tribological materials
• · Hands on Moldflow or similar modeling tools
• · Familiarity with Permeation Analyzer, XRF, SEM/EDX, microscopy
• · Familiarity of fracture mechanics and degradation mechanisms
• · Knowledge of HVACR compressors would be an added advantage.

Our Commitment to Our People

Our Commitment to Our People Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial. Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end‑to‑end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally. Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future.

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences.