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People First Consultants
Chennai, भारत
Saint-Gobain Innovation Hub India (SGI-I)
Job Location: Chennai
Job Description
Position Overview
Saint-Gobain Innovation Hub India (SGI-I) is seeking an experienced in
Polymer Processing and extrusion to support product and process development activities for
construction and industrial applications.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of the extrusion
capabilities, including experimental planning, material preparation, extrusion trials, equipment upkeep,
process optimisation, testing, data analysis and technical documentation.
The role requires a hands-on professional with a strong understanding of polymer processing, extrusion
equipment and safe laboratory practices. The candidate will work closely with scientists, engineers,
project teams and external partners to translate material concepts into reproducible extrusion processes
and prototype products.
Job Summary
The Research Associate will support the operations of SGI-I’s polymer-processing capabilities to support
research and development projects. The role will include:
Key Responsibilities
Preparing raw materials, formulations and compounds for extrusion trials
Setting up, operating and troubleshooting extrusion and downstream equipment
Planning and executing experiments safely and accurately
Optimising material formulations and extrusion process parameters
Maintaining equipment, tooling, dies and laboratory infrastructure
Testing and characterising processed materials and prototypes
Recording, analysing and presenting experimental results
Supporting the development of robust and scalable processing conditions
Ensuring compliance with Saint-Gobain EHS and laboratory-quality requirements
Qualifications and Skills
M-tech or Msc Plastic Technology from CIPET / M.Tech Polymer Engineering or
Mechanical Engineering from CIPET in plastic processing with experience
Experience related to handling the plastic compounding & processing equipment’s
Core Responsibilities
Manage the utilisation, upkeep and operational readiness of SGI-I’s extrusion
capabilities.
Generate reliable experimental data to support product and process-development
projects.
Develop reproducible processing conditions and support prototype development.
Troubleshoot material, equipment and process-related challenges.
Document and communicate technical findings.
Ensure that all activities are conducted safely and in accordance with EHS requirements