Principle Engineer

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

• PhD degree & 7+ years of relevant work experience) or Masters degree & 9+ years of relevant work experience 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.