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Location: Bengaluru, India (R&D; Centre)
Position Type: Full time
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced R&D; Engineer to join R&D; team in Bengaluru. This role drives the end-to-end development of premier consumer mounting systems, technical tapes, and Home Improvement solutions under iconic global portfolios like the 3M Command™ Brand and Scotch™ Brand. The ideal candidate balances hands-on laboratory formulation with the technical management of external manufacturing partners (CMOs/ODMs). You will bridge the gap between bench-scale polymer chemistry and commercial-scale production using a scientific work approach, a strong collaborative mindset, and robust intellectual property awareness.
Key Responsibilities
- Formulation Design: Synthesize, modify, and optimize pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs), specialized sealants, and elastomeric functional coatings directly in our Bengaluru laboratory.
- Material Sourcing: Evaluate, select, and integrate structural backing films, liner materials, and specialized foams from global suppliers for high-performance, damage-free mounting applications.
- Vendor Management: Serve as the primary technical point of contact for external manufacturing partners to oversee technology transfer, pilot runs, and scale-up trials.
- Lab-to-Scale Translation: Convert benchtop formulations into robust, high-speed manufacturing processes including slot-die coating, lamination, and web converting.
- Intellectual Property Protection: Navigate complex patent landscapes, identify competitive white spaces, and draft technical documentation to support freedom-to-operate (FTO) evaluations.
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