Process Coating Engineer

THERMAX; Pimpri-Chinchwad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermax Limited is seeking a Process Coating Engineer to drive R&D in polymer materials, membranes, coatings and water treatment. You will plan and execute lab experiments, develop membranes and functional materials, and support scale-up projects under project lead guidance.

The role requires hands-on lab work, data analysis, and collaboration with internal teams. 3+ years of polymer/ membrane R&D experience is preferred, with a focus on MF/UF/NF/RO processes and coating development.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Polymer Chemistry or equivalent required.
• 3+ years in lab-based R&D involving polymers, membranes, coatings or water treatment.
• Experience with membrane processes (MF/UF/NF/RO) and ion-exchange tech is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute laboratory experiments per approved test plans and maintain records.
• Prepare polymer formulations, membranes and coatings and test samples.
• Develop and evaluate MF, UF, NF and RO membranes and coatings.
• Characterize membranes and materials for permeability, selectivity and fouling resistance.
• Operate lab and pilot-scale systems for membrane processes and ion exchange.
• Analyze water/wastewater parameters (pH, TDS, COD, BOD, TOC).
• Assist in pilot trials, scale-up and technology transfer activities.
• Prepare technical reports, SOPs and presentations.
• Ensure safety, calibration, and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Polymer synthesis/formulation

Membrane casting/formation

Coatings/functional materials

Water and wastewater treatment R&D

Characterization (FTIR, UV-Vis, SEM, T

Education

M.Sc. in Polymer Chemistry

Tools

MS Excel

Scientific data analysis tools

Job description

Role: Process Coating Engineer, Water and Wastewater Treatment, Separation and Purification.

Company: Thermmax Limited

Qualification: M.Sc. in Polymer Chemistry.

Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience in laboratory-based R&D involving polymer materials, membrane technology, coatings, water and wastewater treatment, separation and purification processes, material characterization, or related technology development.

Role Summary

Conduct hands-on research and development activities in polymer materials, membrane technology, coatings, and water and wastewater treatment applications. The role involves planning and executing laboratory experiments, developing and evaluating membranes and functional materials, operating laboratory and pilot-scale systems, analysing experimental data, troubleshooting technical issues, and supporting technology development and scale-up projects under the guidance of the Project Lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute laboratory experiments as per approved test plans and maintain accurate experimental records.
• Prepare polymer formulations, membranes, coatings, ion-exchange materials, electrodes and test samples.
• Develop and evaluate MF, UF and ion-exchange membranes through membrane casting, phase inversion, coating and performance testing.
• Develop and optimize polymer formulations, membrane coatings and functional materials.
• Conduct membrane and material characterization studies for permeability, selectivity, fouling resistance and durability.
• Operate laboratory and pilot-scale systems for membrane filtration, ion exchange, adsorption and electrochemical processes.
• Perform water and wastewater analysis including pH, conductivity, TDS, hardness, alkalinity, turbidity, COD, BOD and TOC.
• Support membrane fouling, cleaning, regeneration and CIP studies.
• Analyse data and prepare technical reports, SOPs, test procedures and presentations.
• Assist in pilot trials, commissioning, technology scale-up and performance evaluation activities.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration records, inventory and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers and external laboratories to support R&D activities.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Strong fundamentals in polymer, physical, analytical and inorganic chemistry.
• Hands-on experience in membrane fabrication, polymer formulation, coatings or water treatment R&D.
• Knowledge of MF, UF, NF and RO membrane processes.
• Understanding of ion exchange, adsorption and separation technologies.
• Ability to troubleshoot laboratory experiments and analyse data effectively.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and scientific data analysis tools.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Membrane casting, phase inversion and membrane characterization.
• Polymer formulation and functional coating development.
• Water and wastewater treatment process development.
• Electrochemical systems such as CDI, EDI or related technologies.
• Analytical techniques including FTIR, UV-Vis, HPLC, GC, SEM, TGA or DSC.
• Pilot plant operation, scale-up studies and process optimization.