Principal Eng, Containers

Vantive; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantive is a pioneering organ therapy company focused on extending lives through advanced dialysis and organ support. We seek a Principal Engineer, Containers, to lead R&D and V&V activities for polymeric materials used in medical devices.

You will study structure–property relationships, design mechanical components, and perform root-cause analyses for failures. This role requires strong communication and global stakeholder management in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree with strong polymer science background.
• Experience with polymeric materials testing and mechanical testing.
• Excellent communication and global stakeholder management.
• Proven track record of delivering results in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead product R&D and analytical activities (V&V) for cross-functional projects.
• Study structure–property relationships of polymers and composites.
• Coordinate mechanical design considerations for devices with polymeric materials.
• Perform root-cause analyses for product failures with minimal supervision.
• Manage change controls using in-house quality systems.
• Develop and deliver material tests and verification protocols.
• Present technical work to global project teams with clear documentation.

Skills

Polymer science

Polymer materials testing

Project management

Root-cause analysis

Communication

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Mechanical design exposure

Education

Masters in Polymer Science/Engineering/Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's in Polymer Science/Engineering/Chemical Engineering

Tools

FTIR

NMR

ICP-OES

GC-MS

HPLC

Job description

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Vantive: A New Company Built on Our Legacy

Since last year, we has been on a journey to separate our Kidney Care segment into a standalone company. Vantive will build on our nearly 70-year legacy in acute therapies and home and in-center dialysis to provide best-in-class care to the people we serve. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. Each of us are driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us as we revolutionize kidney care and other vital organ support.

Job Title – Principal Eng, Containers

Location – Whitefield, Bangalore

Shift – General

Job Responsibilities:

• Will be responsible for leading product R&D and analytical activities (V&V) in order to execute global, cross-functional projects pertaining to polymeric materials
• Should have a good understanding of polymer science & polymeric composites, be able to study their structure-property relationships and have an ability to understand chemical analysis data from methods such as, FTIR, NMR, ICP-OES etc., along with understanding of mechanical testing of materials, such as, tensile testing etc.
• Should have exposure to mechanical design of industrial components – medical devices or otherwise- with polymeric materials
• Should have the ability to carry out root cause analyses in case of product failures with little to no supervision
• Will be responsible for project management which includes managing change controls –using Vantive’s in-house quality systems like TW8, TcU
• Responsible for development and delivery of materials and mechanical testing, writing of verification test protocols, test cases and reports
• The role would involve organization and presentation of technical work and deliverables to the global project team(s) in a well-planned manner with a clear logical flow
• Will be able to leverage own expertise as well as inputs from others to identify and resolve critical issues
• Will perform troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts related to material aspects of the products associated with field performance and manufacturing

Qualifications

• Masters’ degree & 9+ years’ of relevant work experience or Bachelors degree & 11+ years in Polymer Science/Engineering/Chemical Engineering
• Clear and effective communication (written, oral) and presentation skills.
• Good stakeholder management (local and global)
• A proven track record of effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to create results within budget, timeline, and product/project deliverables

Skills

• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Project management experience
• Proficient with polymeric materials’ testing methodologies, such as, FTIR, GC-MS, HPLC, tensile testing etc.
• Solid computer skills: email, documentation and collaboration tools: e.g., WebEx, Teams, Microsoft Office products, etc.
• Self-directed, resourceful, and able to work on multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and documentation skills.
• Very adept at grasping and solving complex problems using root-cause analysis techniques.
• Hands on experience in polymeric material’s testing is an added advantage
• Ability to objectively identify technical solutions and make sound decisions.

Reasonable Accommodation

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