- Design and execute formulation screening using carboxylates, azoles and DOE.
- Conduct and interpret ASTM D1384, D2570, D4340 and ASTM G1 corrosion testing.
- Lead raw material specifications, supplier qualification and compatibility studies.
- Scale formulations from laboratory/bench scale to pilot and commercial production.
- Own QC protocols, batch release, COA review, OOS investigation and CAPA.
- Manage stability, thermal ageing and shelf-life testing.
- Build and manage the R&D;/QC laboratory, including hiring and supervising technical staff.
- Drive ISO 9001 / NABL / ISO 17025 laboratory quality initiatives.
- Support customer technical queries,
OEM qualification and field performance investigations.
- Develop current coolant/heat-transfer fluid products and maintain the technical product roadmap.
Requirements
- M.Sc./M.Tech/PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemistry or Corrosion Science.
- 3+ years of experience in formulation of coolants, antifreeze, heat-transfer fluids, metalworking fluids, water-treatment chemicals or similar functional fluids.
- Strong hands-on experience in corrosion testing and multi-metal corrosion inhibition.
- Experience taking formulations from R&D; to commercial production.
- Exposure to formal quality management, batch release and CAPA processes.