R&D Engineer- Shift

Job Title: Shift R&D Engineer

Department: R&D
Location: Taloja MIDC
Reporting To: R&D Manager / Technical Director

About Fine Finish Industries Pvt. Ltd.

Fine Finish Industries Pvt. Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of resin systems for electrical insulation and composite applications. Our Application R&D team plays a vital role in developing and customizing formulations to meet the diverse needs of our customers across industries.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Formulation & Application Development Engineer to support the R&D team in developing and optimizing resin formulations (epoxy, polyester, PU, etc.) for various end-use applications. This role will involve preparing lab-scale formulations, conducting performance testing, assisting with customer trials, and supporting the scale-up process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and modify formulations for resins, hardeners, and specialty systems based on application requirements (composites, electrical insulation, adhesives, coatings, etc.)
• Conduct lab-scale trials and evaluate critical properties such as:
• Pot life
• Gel time
• Curing profile
• Mechanical strength
• Adhesion
• Electrical performance (in coordination with the testing lab)
• Prepare detailed technical reports and data sheets for new formulations.
• Collaborate with the QA/QC lab for testing and analysis of physical, chemical, and performance parameters.
• Assist in scale-up trials in production and provide technical support during pilot or commercial batches.
• Interface with the sales and technical service teams to understand customer requirements and tailor formulations accordingly.
• Maintain accurate documentation of experiments, test conditions, and results.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by researching new additives, raw materials, and process enhancements.
• Ensure adherence to lab safety protocols and R&D documentation standards.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education:
• B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Chemistry OR
• B.E. / B.Tech in Polymer, Chemical, or Materials Engineering
• Experience:
• 2–5 years in application development or formulation R&D in resins, coatings, adhesives, composites, or electrical insulation materials
• Strong understanding of formulation principles and material behavior
• Familiarity with curing mechanisms, formulation-property relationships, and test method interpretation
• Good hands-on skills for working in a lab with mixing, dispensing, and testing equipment
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience with epoxy/polyester/PU resin formulations
• Exposure to application testing like pull-out tests, peel strength, heat resistance, tracking resistance, etc.
• Working knowledge of relevant ASTM, IEC, or ISO standards

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: 360000- 700000
Location: Taloja

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹360,000.00 - ₹700,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Internet reimbursement
• Provident Fund

Experience:

• polymer chemistry: 1 year (Required)
• Research & development: 1 year (Required)

Location:

• Taloja, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person