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Job Description:
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.
Key Responsibilities
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 compou
📌 Product Developer – Polymer (Pune)
🏢 3M
📍 Pune