RE1- Polymer Processing

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 / 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