Associate Engineer

Overview

Associate Engineer focused on polymer composite and adhesive bonding materials qualification, characterization, and process optimization in production environments.

What you'll do

• Lead material qualification activities, supplier transitions, and technical troubleshooting.
• Develop, review, and approve material specifications, test methods, and SOPs.
• Perform polymer and composite characterization and analyze experimental data.
• Design and execute Design of Experiments (DOE) studies.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to qualify and implement new materials.
• Drive process optimization for materials, tooling, manufacturing methods, and production efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with EHS requirements, quality standards, and regulatory guidelines.

What you'll need

• B.E./B.Tech and/or M.Tech in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 2 years of industrial experience in polymer materials, composites, adhesives, sealants, and coatings.
• Hands-on experience with polymer processing, composite manufacturing, and adhesive bonding technologies.
• Knowledge of polymer–solvent and polymer–substrate interactions (diffusion, swelling, plasticization, adhesion, compatibility).
• Experience assessing durability and long-term performance via accelerated aging, environmental testing, and predictive life modeling.
• Expertise in failure analysis, root cause investigations, and troubleshooting of polymeric and bonded composite structures.
• Proficiency in characterization techniques including TGA, DMA, FTIR, and UTM, and familiarity with MIL/ASTM/ISO standards.