Advanced R&D Engineer (ADTS)

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

Job Summary:
We are looking for a Formulation Expert (TPE/TPU/TPV) to join our ADTS team at Avient's Research & Development facility in Ranjangaon, Pune. The selected candidate will be expected to understand application performance and service requirements and develop suitable polymer compounds with minimal iterations for customers across market segments, including Transportation, Healthcare, Consumer, Industrial, and Electrical & Electronics. The candidate should have a strong understanding of polymer science and hands-on experience in compounding and polymer processing methods such as extrusion, injection molding, and calendering. A good understanding of testing methods and the ability to interpret data from internal testing and customer trials are essential to make necessary formulation improvements and resolve processing issues. This role will work closely with application engineering, sales, marketing, and manufacturing teams and is expected to be an effective team player.

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