Assistant Research Scientist (Product Engineering)

JOB TITLE: Assistant Research Scientist (Product Engineering)

JOB FUNCTION:  Research and Development

WORK LOCATION: Unilever Bangalore

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

Unilever is reimagining the future of cleaning, and it starts with reinventing a century-old history of chemistry. Billions of people around the world are asking for products that are tough on germs and stains, and ever more convenient to use. But now, people also want these products to be kinder to the planet.

CATEGORY OR FUNCTION INTRODUCTION

• The Purpose of the Science & Technology, Home care team is to provide Unilever with world class capability to develop next generation formats like powders, bars, liquids, capsule products with superior performance, great value, and sustainable technology.

• Within the S&T, team is responsible for exploring upstream/novel process and product technologies. This includes the development of new analytical methodologies to create data spaces and digital models of previously unknown interactions. These technology insights are used to develop deep domain expertise that ultimately supports the product design and delivers competitive advantage.
  

JOB PURPOSE:

• The role requires individuals to develop a comprehensive understanding of product engineering principles, as well as in-depth knowledge of manufacturing technology and the interactions between materials, processes, and products in the home care sector. Areas of expertise should include product microstructure, rheology, and structure-property relationships.

• This knowledge must then be translated into decisions, actions, and initiatives that align with and support the divisional strategy, targets, and plans. Material Engineers are not merely technology specialists; they are integrators who combine consumer and business needs into effective technical solutions.
  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 10+ years’ experience in materials, polymers background either in FMCG or extended industries like Pharma

• Experience in basic unit operations, processing and product engineering is preferred

• Strong analytical including physio-chemical characterization is critical for this role.  

• 10+ years experience in materials, polymers background Work with international and interdisciplinary teams (Unilever R&D, Academics, material and equipment suppliers) to develop next generation solid formats.

• Develop a deep understanding of how-to materials/process/structure products that deliver against consumer needs.

• Generate ideas for new products and for improvement of existing products.

• Must have a “hands-on” approach to pilot plant and laboratory scale-up activities. Need to be able to work in a safe, disciplined manner.

• Lead workstreams/projects

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• In depth knowledge of material science, thermodynamics, equipment principles and practices

• Computer literate and digital savvy (experience of DoE and statistical data analysis)

• Project management (communication and presentation)

• Experience in product/process development, and technology transfer desirable.
  

EXPERIENCES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential Experience:

• ME, MTech in Materials/Chemical Engineering with specialization in Polymer Science from reputed institutes
  

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Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.