Polymer Scientist Polymer Materials Engineer

Siemens; Gurugram District; Sur place; INR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Siemens Energy in India seeks a Polymer Scientist to evaluate, develop, and characterize polymeric materials for demanding energy infrastructure applications. You will work on material qualification for high-voltage and medium-voltage systems, perform degradation studies, and collaborate with global R&D teams to drive sustainable solutions and data-driven material development.

Travel up to 30% is expected as part of this role, with responsibilities spanning research, development, and

Qualifications

• Degree in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or comparable field.
• Industry experience with polymers, elastomers, composites, and insulating materials including characterization and failure analysis.
• Hands‑on with FTIR, DSC, TGA, DMA, rheology, mechanical testing, dielectric characterization, microscopy, and thermal analysis.
• Knowledge of degradation, aging, environmental durability, and electrical/thermal loading effects.
• Experience in material qualification, specification development, and supplier evaluation.
• Experience with modelling, AI/ML‑assisted discovery, or data‑driven material development is a plus.
• Strong analytical mindset and effective cross‑team communication.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Responsabilités

• Conduct material characterization, degradation studies, and failure investigations of polymers, elastomers, composites, and insulating materials.
• Support the development and qualification of polymer‑based materials and components for high‑voltage and medium‑voltage applications.
• Assess material performance under electrical, thermal, mechanical, environmental, and aging conditions.
• Drive sustainability via material substitution, circularity, environmental compliance, and lower carbon footprint.
• Collaborate with global R&D teams, suppliers, universities, and external laboratories to evaluate emerging material technologies.
• Apply data‑driven approaches, modelling techniques, and scientific methods to accelerate materials development.

Connaissances

Polymer science

Materials science

Chemical engineering

Polymer degradation

Data-driven modelling

Analytical techniques

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Formation

Polymer Science

Materials Science

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Physics

Outils

FTIR

DSC

TGA

DMA

Rheology

Microscopy

Dielectric testing

Description du poste

Job Description

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Polymer Scientist, you will evaluate, develop, and characterize polymeric materials and insulating systems for demanding energy infrastructure applications. You will investigate material performance under electrical, thermal, mechanical, and environmental stresses and contribute to the development of innovative and sustainable material solutions supporting future Grid Technologies products and technologies.

How Youll Make an Impact

• Conduct material characterization, degradation studies, and failure investigations of polymers, elastomers, composites, and insulating materials.
• Support the development and qualification of polymer-based materials and components for high-voltage and medium-voltage applications.
• Assess material performance under electrical, thermal, mechanical, environmental, and aging conditions.
• Drive sustainability initiatives through material substitution, circularity, environmental compliance, and reduction of product carbon footprint.
• Collaborate with global R&D teams, suppliers, universities, and external laboratories to evaluate emerging material technologies.
• Apply data-driven approaches, modelling techniques, and scientific methodologies to accelerate materials development and technology maturation.

What You Bring

• Degree in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a comparable field.
• Experienced professional with industry experience in polymers, elastomers, composites, and insulating materials, including material characterization, failure analysis, qualification, and the application of materials engineering principles to support R&D and technology development
• Hands‑on experience with analytical techniques such as FTIR, DSC, TGA, DMA, rheology, mechanical testing, dielectric characterization, microscopy, and thermal analysis.
• Knowledge of polymer degradation mechanisms, aging behaviour, environmental durability, and material performance under electrical and thermal loading conditions.
• Experience in material qualification, specification development, and supplier evaluation.
• Exposure to polymer modelling, material informatics, AI/ML‑assisted materials discovery, or data‑driven material development is considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical mindset and practical problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical data and communicate findings effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel (up to 30%).

About the Team

Our Grid Technologies division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital power grid, serving as a key enabler of the global energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio of technologies and solutions spanning HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and energy storage, high‑voltage switchgear, transformers, and digital grid solutions.

Job Details

Organization: Siemens Energy

Field of work: Research & Development

Company: SIEMENS ENERGY INDIA LIMITED

Experience level: Experienced Professional

Job type: Full-time

Work mode: Office/Site only

Employment type: Permanent

Location(s):

• Gurugram - Haryana - India