Product Developer – Polymer & Electrical Materials | Pune - Ranjangaon

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Product Developer – Polymer & Electrical Materials About the Role We are looking for an experienced and innovative Product Developer – Polymer & Electrical Materials to lead the development, optimization, industrialization, and lifecycle management of polymer-based products and materials for Medium Voltage (MV) cable accessories and electrical applications . This role will be responsible for translating customer and application requirements into innovative material and product solutions, with a strong focus on polymer formulation, product development, process development, manufacturing scale-up, validation, and continuous improvement . The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in polymer science, formulation, processing, and product development , along with an understanding of electrical insulation and MV cable applications.

Product & Material Development Lead the development and optimization of polymer and elastomeric formulations for electrical applications. Develop materials based on cross-linked polyolefins, EPDM/EPR, silicone, thermoplastic and thermoset systems, polymer blends, and composites . Develop and optimize materials to achieve required electrical, mechanical, thermal, and environmental performance . Design and develop products for MV cable accessories, including: Heat-shrinkable insulation tubes Stress-control tubes Anti-tracking components Breakout systems Cable joint and termination components Busbar insulation products Other specialized electrical insulation products Develop and improve specialty materials such as hot-melt adhesives, pressure-sensitive adhesives, sealants, mastics, water-blocking compounds, semi-conductive compounds, and stress-control materials . Conduct material characterization, formulation optimization, product validation, and technical failure investigations. Process Development & Manufacturing Scale-Up Develop, optimize, and validate manufacturing processes for polymeric and elastomeric products. Establish process parameters and operating windows for: Polymer compounding Twin-screw and single-screw extrusion Co-extrusion and multilayer extrusion Injection and compression molding Crosslinking processes Tube expansion technologies for heat-shrinkable products Adhesive coating and lamination Lead scale-up activities from laboratory and pilot development through commercial manufacturing . Establish robust process windows to achieve consistent product quality, high yields, and improved manufacturing efficiency. Conduct process capability studies and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to materials, tooling, equipment, and process variation . Electrical Product & Application Development Apply materials and polymer expertise to medium voltage cable systems, cable joints, terminations, and electrical insulation applications . Develop products to meet requirements for: Dielectric strength Electrical insulation performance Tracking and erosion resistance Thermal endurance Thermal conductivity Mechanical properties Environmental resistance Support product development involving stress control, electrical field grading, and insulation coordination . Collaborate with electrical, application, manufacturing, quality, and other technical teams to ensure product performance meets application requirements. Product Industrialization & Lifecycle Management Lead product development activities from concept, formulation, prototype, and validation through industrialization and commercialization . Ensure successful technical transfer of new products and processes from R&D to manufacturing. Identify opportunities to improve existing