Join us to develop the future material for the footwear industryPubliée le 03/11/2026MissionDevelop low environmental impact thermoplastic elastomersEvaluate the integration of low environmental impact ingredients into elastomer formulations by carrying out compounding, extrusion, and injection steps.Carry out mechanical tests in collaboration with internal and external laboratories to characterize the mechanical properties of the developed compounds.Define recommendations and support Decathlon's industrial partners in implementing the eco-design solutions developed.Identify and evaluate the influence of masterbatches in order to improve the performance of cushioning foams for footwearSource masterbatch solutionsConduct formulation trials using an extruder to quantify the impact on the compound's propertiesInject test specimens on a laboratory injection molding machinePerform mechanical and rheological tests on the resulting compounds and test specimensAnalyze and interpret the results of the compounds and characterizationsSupport and advise internal teams on the industrial solutions to implement,



following the results of the study conductedProfilYou are a Master 2 student specializing in polymer chemistry, materials, or formulation.You are passionate about materials science, curious, rigorous, and ready to experiment, develop innovative materials, and learn in an applied context.You have an environmental awareness and a strong interest in sustainability and responsible innovation topics.You are ready to work in a plastics processing laboratory on prototyping machines (extruder, injection molding machine, mixer) and polymer characterization equipment.You are rigorous and understand the importance of safety and the protocols to follow in an setting presenting chemical and mechanical risks.You know how to communicate effectively, in both French and English, in writing as well as orally.You enjoy teamwork and collaborative projects, and you are comfortable interacting in both French and English with diverse profiles (product engineers, suppliers...).

📌 Thermoplastic Material Engineer For Footwear (Nanjangud)
🏢 Decathlon-Fr
📍 Nanjangud