R&D Engineer

Element Solutions; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Solutions is seeking an R&D Engineer to support R&D and application development projects. You will ensure accurate documentation, analysis, and presentation of experimental results while contributing to product development, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.

The role involves scale-up, pilot-line testing, and maintaining detailed research records. Strong background in chemical engineering or chemistry/materials science is required, with 3–5 years in surface finishing and

Qualifications

• B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering or M.Sc. in Chemistry/Materials Science or Ph.D. in Chemistry/Materials Science strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in surface finishing Industry.
• Experience in the field of electroplating technology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work on R&D projects. New formulation development, optimization, statistical analysis, performance testing and scale-up.
• Work on Application development projects as per Customer requirement to support Industrial solutions business.
• Analysis and interpretation of experimental results.
• Analysis and qualification of alternate raw materials to support product localization, mitigate single-source risks, and manage supplier Force Majeure events.
• Maintenance, Calibration and operation of laboratory equipments.
• Scale-up and testing of new formulation or existing products in Pilot line.
• Prepare work instruction, standard operating procedures, calibration reports and analysis reports to comply with quality management system, ISO 9PHONE_NUMBER.
• Accountable for the timely completion of R&D and Application development projects.
• Must maintain detailed records of research activities. This includes both laboratory e-notebook as well as Technical Memoranda.
• Must maintain and safeguard confidential and trade secret information regarding products, processes, and techniques.
• Participation in symposia and lecture events
• Lectures at internal and external scientific events

Education

B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering

M.Sc. in Chemistry/Materials Science

Ph.D. in Chemistry/Materials Science

Job description

R&D Engineer

Job Summary

To efficiently support R&D and Application development projects. Ensure accurate documentation, analysis, and presentation of experimental results while contributing to product development, quality improvement, and compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Work on R&D projects. New formulation development, optimization, statistical analysis, performance testing and scale-up.
• Work on Application development projects as per Customer requirement to support Industrial solutions business.
• Analysis and interpretation of experimental results.
• Analysis and qualification of alternate raw materials to support product localization, mitigate single-source risks, and manage supplier Force Majeure events.
• Maintenance, Calibration and operation of laboratory equipments.
• Scale-up and testing of new formulation or existing products in Pilot line.
• Prepare work instruction, standard operating procedures, calibration reports and analysis reports to comply with quality management system, ISO 9PHONE_NUMBER.
• Accountable for the timely completion of R&D and Application development projects.
• Must maintain detailed records of research activities. This includes both laboratory e-notebook as well as Technical Memoranda.
• Must maintain and safeguard confidential and trade secret information regarding products, processes, and techniques.
• Participation in symposia and lecture events
• Lectures at internal and external scientific events

Qualifications

• B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering or M.Sc. in Chemistry/Materials Science or Ph.D. in Chemistry/Materials Science is strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in surface finishing Industry.
• Experience in the field of electroplating technology is desirable.

Competencies

• Reliable and careful way of working
• Independent work (independent execution of project -resp. analysis assignments and independent solution finding)
• Strategic thinking (adaptability, sense of urgency, market orientation)
• Teamwork & intercultural cooperation
• Safety awareness and organisational talent
• English in speech and writing
• PC skills, Microsoft Office