Coating Process Engineer - Water and Wastewater Treatment

Job Description: Coating R&D, Water and Wastewater Treatment,
Separation and Purification
Company: Thermax Ltd.
Qualification: M.Sc. in Polymer Chemistry
Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience in laboratory-based R&D involving polymer materials, membrane technology, coatings, water and wastewater treatment, separation and purification processes, material characterization, or related technology development. Candidates with hands-on experience in experimental design, membrane fabrication, formulation development, laboratory testing, data analysis, and technology scale-up activities will be preferred.
Role Summary
Conduct hands-on laboratory R&D in water and wastewater treatment, separation and purification technologies, membrane systems, polymer/material development, coatings, formulations, and electrochemical systems. Independently plan and execute defined experiments, operate laboratory and pilot-scale equipment, analyse and interpret results, troubleshoot routine technical issues, and support technology development, scale-up, and innovation projects under the guidance of the Project Lead.
Key Responsibilities
Execute laboratory experiments as per approved test plans and maintain accurate experimental records.
Prepare polymer formulations, membranes, coatings, ion-exchange materials, electrodes, and test samples.
Develop and evaluate MF, UF and ion-exchange membranes through membrane casting, phase inversion, coating, conditioning, and performance testing.
Develop and optimize polymer formulations, functional coatings, membrane surface modifications, and advanced materials.
Conduct membrane and material characterization studies for permeability, selectivity, fouling resistance, chemical compatibility, durability, and cleaning performance.
Operate laboratory and pilot-scale systems for membrane filtration, ion exchange, adsorption, electrochemical treatment, and water purification processes.
Conduct water and wastewater treatment studies involving membrane separation, coagulation-flocculation, adsorption, ion exchange, and related purification technologies.
Perform water quality analysis including pH, conductivity, TDS, turbidity, hardness, alkalinity, chloride, COD, BOD, TOC, and IS 10500 parameters.
Support membrane fouling, cleaning, regeneration, and CIP studies.
Analyse experimental data and prepare technical reports, SOPs, test procedures, presentations, and recommendations.
Assist in pilot trials, technology scale-up, commissioning, and performance evaluation activities.
Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration records, inventory, and safety compliance.
Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and external laboratories to support R&D activities.
Essential Skills
Strong fundamentals in polymer chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, and material science.
Hands-on experience in membrane fabrication, polymer formulation, coatings, or water treatment R&D.
Knowledge of membrane separation processes including MF, UF, NF, and RO.
Understanding of ion exchange, adsorption, separation technologies, and water treatment processes.
Proficiency in laboratory testing, data analysis, troubleshooting, and technical documentation.
Working knowledge of MS Excel and scientific data analysis tools.
Strong communication and reporting skills.
Preferred Experience
Membrane casting, phase inversion, coating, and membrane characterization.
Polymer formulation and functional coating development.
Water and wastewater treatment process development.
Electrochemical systems such as CDI, EDI, or electrode-based separation technologies.
Use of analytical instruments such as FTIR, UV-Vis, HPLC, GC, SEM, TGA, or DSC.
Pilot plant operation, scale-up studies, and process optimization.

Experience
3 - 5 Years

Employment type
Employee

Work arrangement
No