Coating Engineer

Insolare Energy; Mumbai; In loco; INR 800.000 - 1.500.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

InSolare Energy Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a Coatings Engineer – Surface Engineering with 3–8 years of experience to develop and optimise coatings for metallic and non-metallic components.

The role focuses on improving corrosion resistance, wear resistance and durability through advanced coating processes. The candidate will work with electroplating, PVD, CVD and thermal spray methods, perform surface characterisation, and collaborate with vendors and manufacturing teams to scale up processes.

Competenze

• Knowledge of coating technologies and surface engineering.
• Understanding of corrosion mechanisms and material compatibility.
• Experience in electrochemical corrosion testing.
• Knowledge of coating characterisation and testing techniques.
• Understanding of metallic materials, alloys and surface preparation.
• Experience in process optimisation and quality control.

Mansioni

• Develop and optimise functional coatings and surface-treatment processes for engineering components.
• Identify suitable coating materials, substrates and deposition techniques.
• Work with electroplating, electroless plating, PVD, CVD, thermal spray and other surface-modification techniques.
• Develop coating processes with respect to thickness, uniformity, adhesion and surface finish.
• Conduct corrosion, wear, hardness and adhesion testing.
• Perform surface characterisation using SEM/EDS, XRD, XPS and profilometry.
• Evaluate coating performance under different chemical, thermal and environmental conditions.
• Investigate coating failures and undertake root-cause analysis.
• Coordinate with external vendors and manufacturing teams for process development and scale-up.
• Develop technical specifications, testing procedures and quality-control standards.
• Identify cost-effective and scalable coating technologies.

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description: Coatings Engineer – Surface Engineering

Department: Research & Development

Designation: Engineer / Senior Engineer – Coatings

Experience: 3–8 years

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

Job Objective

Responsible for developing, evaluating and optimising surface treatment and coating technologies for metallic and non-metallic components. The role focuses on improving corrosion resistance, wear resistance, electrical conductivity, surface properties and component durability through appropriate coating processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise functional coatings and surface-treatment processes for engineering components.


• Identify suitable coating materials, substrates and deposition techniques.


• Work with electroplating, electroless plating, PVD, CVD, thermal spray and other surface-modification techniques.


• Develop coating processes with respect to thickness, uniformity, adhesion and surface finish.


• Conduct corrosion, wear, hardness and adhesion testing.


• Perform surface characterisation using techniques such as SEM/EDS, XRD, XPS and profilometry.


• Evaluate coating performance under different chemical, thermal and environmental conditions.


• Investigate coating failures and undertake root-cause analysis.


• Coordinate with external vendors and manufacturing teams for process development and scale-up.


• Develop technical specifications, testing procedures and quality-control standards.


• Identify cost-effective and scalable coating technologies.

Required Technical Skills

• Knowledge of coating technologies and surface engineering.


• Understanding of corrosion mechanisms and material compatibility.


• Experience in electrochemical corrosion testing.


• Knowledge of coating characterisation and testing techniques.


• Understanding of metallic materials, alloys and surface preparation.


• Experience in process optimisation and quality control.

Preferred Experience

• Functional coatings for energy applications.


• Corrosion-resistant coatings for chemical‑processing equipment.


• Coatings for fuel cells, electrolysers or batteries.


• Nickel‑based coatings and electrodeposition.


• Experience with alkaline environments and chemically aggressive operating conditions.

Common Requirements

• Strong analytical, communication and problem‑solving capabilities.


• Ability to independently execute technical assignments and manage deliverables.


• Experience in prototype development, testing and validation.


• Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams.


• Good technical documentation and reporting skills.


• Willingness to work in an R&D and product‑development environment.


• Ability to coordinate with vendors, suppliers and manufacturing teams.

Application Preference

• Experience in AEM/PEM electrolysers, fuel cells or hydrogen technologies is preferred but not mandatory. Relevant experience in industrial, manufacturing, chemical‑processing, energy or automation applications will also be considered.